This festive Christmas Crack Recipe With Graham Crackers recipe is bound to be an instant favorite! Made with just 5 ingredients, this Christmas toffee is so quick to make! Bring on the holiday cheer and delight your taste buds with this sweet treat! Get ready for an explosion of flavor in each delectable bite!
I love Christmas time, especially the delicious treats that come with it! This year, I'm excited to share with you this graham cracker crack!
This just might be one of the most delicious and addictive snacks of the holiday season. That's why it has the name Christmas Crack, you can't stop eating it!
The crackers are covered with a homemade toffee layer, then a layer of melted chocolate, then topped off with crunchy toffee bits.
These bars make the perfect treat for holiday parties. Serve this brown sugar toffee on a cookie plate with Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Air Fryer Sugar Cookies, Peanut Brittle, Ginger Snap Cookies, and Christmas Fudge. This decadent snack is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It is so good!
For another delicious holiday snack, try my Smoked Chex Mix, Christmas Muddy Buddies, Valentine Pretzel Rods, or my Puff Pastry Christmas Trees!
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🍫 What is Christmas crack?
It is a sweet treat made with crackers, butter, brown sugar, and chocolate chips. It's easy to make and can be cut into squares or broken into pieces. The flavor combination makes it popular for cookie exchanges and as a holiday snack.
💗 Why you will love this recipe
- This Graham Cracker Christmas Crack recipe is so easy to make and comes together with only 5 basic ingredients - all of which are pantry staples.
- The combination of sweet and crunchy in this easy toffee recipe is always a winner in my books.
- It only takes about 20 minutes to make. And it goes in the freezer for a quick chill time. So if you're short on time but still want something special for the holidays, this is the perfect go-to treat.
- Everyone will love munching away on this holiday treat! Make extras, you are going to need them!
🍫 Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
This graham cracker toffee bark is easy to make and uses simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen. And if not, you can easily find them at your grocery store!
- Graham cracker sheets. These make the perfect base for this Christmas candy. I used regular graham crackers. You could use ones that are low-fat or gluten-free. You can also use saltines or ritz crackers.
- Butter. I used unsalted butter, but you could use salted if you like. Salt, toffee, and chocolate go really well together. For best results, use real butter.
- Brown sugar. I used light brown sugar. You could use dark brown sugar if you like; it would give it a richer flavor. You could also use a 50:50 mix of brown and white sugar.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips. You could also use dark chocolate chips if you like the flavor of dark chocolate. You can also use white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
- Toffee bits. These add a delicious crunchy topping that is absolutely unbeatable.
See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a full list of ingredients.
🍬 Optional toppings
- Chopped pecans.
- A sprinkle of sea salt.
- Crushed candy cane
- Mini marshmallows
- Graham cracker crumbs
- M&M's
⏲️ How to make graham cracker toffee
Step 1: Prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Take a large baking sheet, and place graham crackers in a single layer. Don't worry; they will get covered with caramel mixture, so it doesn't have to be perfect.
Step 2: Make the homemade toffee sauce. Add the butter and brown sugar to a medium saucepan on medium heat. Use a whisk to stir the sugar mixture. When the butter and sugar come to a boil, stir constantly to prevent burning, until the caramel sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
Step 3: Immediately pour the toffee sauce evenly over the crackers. Use a rubber spatula to spread it out while it is still warm.
Step 4: Bake. Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes until bubbly.
Step 5: Add chocolate layer. Remove pan from the oven, and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the toffee sauce. Return the pan to the oven for 2 more minutes. Remove from oven, and immediately spread the melted chocolate chips over the toffee with a spatula.
Step 6: Add Topping. Top with toffee bits evenly on top of the melted chocolate. Now it is time to let the toffee cool. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 15-30 minutes, or place it in the refrigerator until set.
Step 7: Cool and Serve. When the candy has cooled and is hardened, use a knife to slice it into squares or break it into pieces.
Enjoy!
💭 Expert Tips
- Use graham crackers that are high-quality and fresh for the best flavor and texture.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking. If you use aluminum foil, spray cooking spray on the foil.
- Preheat the oven so that the candy cooks evenly.
- Be careful not to overcook the caramel. As soon as the caramel starts to get thick, take it off the heat.
📋 Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use margarine instead of butter. Margarine is a good substitute because it has a similar texture and flavor to butter.
Yes, you can freeze these toffee bars. Simply place them in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap and place them in the freezer. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw the bars at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.
Christmas crack typically lasts for up to 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. If refrigerated, it can last up to 1 month, and for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Graham cracker toffee is a dessert made by combining melted butter, brown sugar, and graham crackers. The mixture is spread on a baking sheet and baked until it's golden brown. Once cooled, the toffee is broken into pieces. It has a sweet, crunchy texture that makes it a wildly popular treat.
No, Christmas Crack does not need to be refrigerated. It can be stored in an airtight container or plastic bag at room temperature. However, if you live in a warm climate or plan on keeping it for more than a week, it is best to store it in the refrigerator.
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📋 Recipe
Christmas Crack Recipe With Graham Crackers (Graham Cracker Toffee)
Equipment
- Baking Sheet 17 x 12 inches
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Spatula
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: Take a large baking sheet, and cover it with graham crackers in a single layer.
- Step 3: Make the homemade toffee sauce. Place butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Use a whisk to stir it. When the butter comes to a boil, constantly whisk until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Step 4: Immediately pour the toffee sauce evenly over the graham crackers. Smooth it evenly over the crackers with a spatula white it is 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.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use graham crackers that are high-quality and fresh for the best flavor and texture.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking. If you use aluminum foil, spray cooking spray on the foil.
- Preheat the oven so that the candy cooks evenly.
- Be careful not to overcook the caramel. As soon as the caramel starts to get thick, take it off the heat.
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