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Cracker Toffee with Club Crackers, a.k.a Christmas Crack, is a delicious homemade candy that is simple but downright irresistible. These step-by-step instructions will walk you through how to make this cracker candy using basic ingredients. This recipe is perfect for any holiday, celebration or just because you feel like it. No excuse is needed to enjoy this treat!

Cracker Toffee

Cracker Toffee can be made with a wide variety of cracker options! This one uses Club crackers for a delicious buttery flavor but saltines or Ritz can easily be substituted. This recipe was topped with pretzel pieces for some additional salt but is optional. Works great as Christmas, Easter or Valentine's Day homemade candy!
Course Dessert
Keyword candy recipe, Christmas, Christmas Crack, Club Crackers, cracker, cracker toffee, Easter brunch, easy recipes, gingerbread cake, cake pops, christmas, christmas desserts, gingerbread man, gingerbread, treat, food on a stick, homemade candy, pretzel, toffee, Valentine's Day
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Servings 20 pieces

Ingredients

  • 42 Club Crackers Saltines or Ritz
  • 1 cup butter two sticks
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups pretzels broken into smaller pieces (or chopped nuts, small candies, sprinkles, dried fruit, coconut, or sprinkle with a little sea salt)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line a baking sheet (15" x 10") with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray to avoid sticking.
  3. Place crackers in an even layer. (This was 7 rows by 6 rows with Club Crackers)
  4. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring often.
  5. Bring to a boil and boil for approximately three minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla if desired. Pour toffee mixture over top of crackers. Spread evenly over top with a spatula. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and top evenly with chocolate chips. Wait 5 minutes to melt chocolate chips. (Place in warm oven for one to 2 minutes if needed to melt chocolate chips further if needed)
  8. Gently spread chocolate out over toffee using a spatula.
  9. Immediately top with any toppings such as pretzel pieces, small candies, dried fruit, sprinkles, coconut or nuts.

  10. Cool 10 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until very firm. Break into larger pieces. Store cracker toffee in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Recipe Notes

No exact temperature is needed for the toffee, making this an easy homemade candy recipe.