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!
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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!
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.
How to Make Graham Cracker Toffee
For more detailed instructions with measurements, jump to the recipe card.
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).
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).
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.
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.
Step 5
Add Toppings: Sprinkle toffee bits and any optional toppings over the melted chocolate.
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
Yes, you can use margarine instead of butter.
Yes. Place them in an airtight container or wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 3 months.
Stored in an airtight container, it lasts up to 2 weeks at room temperature, 1 month refrigerated, and 3 months frozen.
A dessert made by combining melted butter, brown sugar, and graham crackers, then baked until golden brown and broken into pieces.
No, but if you live in a warm climate or want to keep it for more than a week, it's best to refrigerate.
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Recipe
Christmas Crack with Graham Crackers
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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Recipe 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 INFORMATION
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
About Jeri Walker
Jeri Walker is the founder and CEO of Winding Creek Ranch. She is a self-taught home cook who specializes in easy family-friendly recipes. Jeri is also a food writer who regularly writes articles for MSN. Read about Jeri's journey and connect with her on your favorite social media channels!
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