Description

Christmas Crack is a quick, crowd-pleasing holiday bark featuring crisp saltine crackers topped with a buttery brown-sugar toffee and a glossy layer of melted chocolate. This salty-sweet treat comes together in minutes and firms in the fridge, making it perfect for gifting, cookie boxes, or party platters. Easy to customize with chopped nuts or festive sprinkles, it’s a budget-friendly, no-fuss dessert everyone will reach for during the holidays. A must-make for Christmas.

Ingredients

Scale

40 saltine crackers
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
½ cup chopped nuts or holiday sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared tray.
In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the crackers and spread gently.
Bake for 5 minutes until the toffee is bubbling.
Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let sit 2 minutes, then spread smoothly.
Add chopped nuts or sprinkles on top, if desired.
Cool completely in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Break into pieces and enjoy!

Notes

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy release.
Spread the toffee evenly to avoid gaps and soggy spots.
Chill until firm (about 30 minutes) for clean breaks.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Top with chopped nuts or festive sprinkles immediately after drizzling chocolate for best adhesion.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (1/16 batch)
Calories: N/A
Sugar: N/A
Sodium: N/A
Fat: N/A
Saturated Fat: N/A
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: N/A
Fiber: N/A
Protein: N/A
Cholesterol: N/A

Keywords: Christmas Crack, saltine bark, toffee bark, chocolate bark, holiday treats, Christmas candy, quick dessert, gifting treats