Christmas Crack Recipe With Graham Crackers (Graham Cracker Toffee)

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Updated: May 19, 2024 · Published: Dec 4, 2022 by: Jeri Walker · Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links

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This delicious Christmas crack recipe with graham crackers will be an instant favorite! Made with just 5 ingredients, this Christmas toffee comes together quickly and easily!

If you love this recipe, try my Saltine Cracker Toffee next!

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Graham crackers are covered with a homemade toffee layer, then a layer of melted chocolate, and finally, crunchy toffee bits. It's so good you can't stop eating it—that's why it's called Christmas crack!

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Why You'll Love It

Simple Ingredients: Just 5 pantry staples.
Quick and Easy: Ready in about 20 minutes with a quick chill in the freezer.
Sweet and Crunchy: Perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ideal for Parties: A hit at holiday gatherings.
Addictive: You won't be able to stop eating it!

Christmas Crack Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Graham cracker sheets are the perfect base for this toffee. You can use regular, low-fat, or gluten-free Graham crackers. You can also use saltines or Ritz crackers.
Butter. I used unsalted butter, but you could use salted if you like.
Brown sugar. I used light brown sugar, but you could use dark brown sugar if you like. You could also use a 50:50 mix of brown and white sugar.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips. You could also use dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or peanut butter chips.
Toffee bits. For a delicious, crunchy topping.
Optional toppings: Chopped pecans, a sprinkle of sea salt, crushed candy canes, mini marshmallows, crushed pretzels, Graham cracker crumbs, or M&M's.

The ingredients for Christmas crack measured out and placed on a white countertop.

How to Make Graham Cracker Toffee

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The graham crackers in an even layer on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread the graham crackers on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil in a single layer. (They don't have to be perfect).

The melted butter and sugar coming to a boil in the saucepan.

Step 2

Make Toffee Sauce: Combine butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly with a whisk until the mixture boils and thickens (about 3 minutes).

A spatula smoothing out the toffee sauce over the graham crachers.

Step 3

Pour Toffee Sauce: Evenly pour the hot toffee sauce over the graham crackers and spread with a rubber spatula. Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes until bubbly.

A spatula spreading out the melted chocolate chips over the toffee sauce.

Step 4

Add Chocolate: Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips over the toffee. Return to oven for 2 minutes to melt the chocolate, then spread evenly.

A tray of christmas crack with toffee bits spread over the top.

Step 5

Add Toppings: Sprinkle toffee bits and any optional toppings over the melted chocolate.

Squares of christmas crack placed on a baking sheet.

Step 6

Cool and Serve: Place in the freezer for 15-30 minutes or refrigerate until set. Once hardened, break into pieces or cut into squares.

Variations

Use Flavored Graham Crackers: Use cinnamon-flavored graham crackers for a different flavor.
Layer with Peanut Butter: Spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the graham crackers before pouring the toffee.
Use Different Chocolate: To create a marbled effect, use both dark and white chocolate chips and swirl them together on top of the toffee.

Top Tips

Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking. If you use aluminum foil, spray it with cooking spray.
Don't overcook the caramel. As soon as it starts to get thick, remove it from the heat.
Make a Gift: Place the pieces in decorative tins or cellophane bags tied with festive ribbons for a perfect homemade gift.

Christmas Crack with Graham Crackers FAQs

Can I use margarine instead of butter?

Yes, you can use margarine instead of butter.

Can you freeze graham cracker toffee bars?

Yes. Place them in an airtight container or wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 3 months.

How long will Christmas crack last?

Stored in an airtight container, it lasts up to 2 weeks at room temperature, 1 month refrigerated, and 3 months frozen.

What is graham cracker toffee?

A dessert made by combining melted butter, brown sugar, and graham crackers, then baked until golden brown and broken into pieces.

Does Christmas Crack need to be refrigerated?

No, but if you live in a warm climate or want to keep it for more than a week, it's best to refrigerate.

Christmas crack with graham crackers stacked on top of each other, with a sheet pan full of christmas crack in the background.

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Christmas Crack with Graham Crackers

This delicious Christmas crack recipe with graham crackers will be an instant favorite! Made with just 5 ingredients, this Christmas toffee comes together quickly and easily!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Chill time30

Total Time50

Course: All Recipes, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 207kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Equipment

Baking Sheet 17 x 12 inches

Ingredients

▢ 33 sheets Graham crackers about 2 sleeves
▢ 1 cup butter unsalted
▢ 1 cup brown sugar
▢ 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
▢ ¼ cup toffee bits

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Cover a large baking sheet with a single layer of graham crackers.
Step 3: Make the homemade toffee sauce. Place butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When the butter comes to a boil, constantly whisk until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
Step 4: Immediately pour the toffee sauce over the graham crackers evenly. Smooth it evenly over the crackers with a spatula while they are still warm.
Step 5: Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes, until the caramel sauce is bubbly around the edges.
Step 6: Remove from the oven, and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the toffee. Place the baking sheet back in the oven for 2 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and use a spatula to spread the chocolate chips on the toffee.
Step 7: Sprinkle toffee bits evenly on top of the melted chocolate. Place the pan in the freezer for 15-30 minutes, until cool and hardened.
Step 8: When the candy has cooled and hardened, use a knife to slice it into squares or break into pieces.

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Notes

Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking. If you use aluminum foil, spray it with cooking spray.

Don't overcook the caramel. As soon as it starts to get thick, remove it from the heat.

Make a Gift: Place the pieces in decorative tins or cellophane bags tied with festive ribbons for a perfect homemade gift.

Nutrition

The provided nutrition information is automatically calculated. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

Love this recipe?Follow Winding Creek Ranch on Pinterest!!

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About Jeri Walker

Jeri Walker is a recipe developer, food photographer, and recipe writer. She creates easy, flavor-packed recipes for the smoker, air fryer, and busy home kitchens that are designed to work every time. Her recipes and grilling expertise have been featured on MSN, FoodTalk, The Kitchn, Trivet Recipes, and more. When she’s not testing new recipes, she’s usually behind the camera or planning what to cook next.

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Christmas Crack Recipe With Graham Crackers (Graham Cracker Toffee)

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Why You'll Love It

Christmas Crack Ingredients

How to Make Graham Cracker Toffee

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Variations

Top Tips

Christmas Crack with Graham Crackers FAQs

More Sweet Treats

Printable Recipe

Christmas Crack with Graham Crackers

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Ingredients

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