Make the ultimate holiday treat with this Classic Christmas Crack recipe! Buttery brown sugar toffee over crisp saltines topped with melted chocolate and sprinkles — the perfect sweet and salty Christmas dessert everyone loves.

This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through! Save the sifting for the baking!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces

Ingredients

1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment or foil and lightly grease.
Arrange crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Make the toffee: Melt butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour toffee over crackers, spreading quickly and evenly.
Bake 5 minutes, until bubbling.
Remove and sprinkle chocolate chips over hot toffee. Let sit 2–3 minutes, then spread evenly.
Top with sprinkles or candy canes.
Cool completely, then chill for at least 1 hour to set.
Break into pieces and serve!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 piece
Servings Per Recipe: 24

Calories: 175
Total Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 1g
Total Fat: 10g
Total Sugars: 15g

Simply Made Tip ✨

Let the toffee bubble long enough for a caramel-like consistency before baking — this helps ensure that perfect, crisp “crack” texture. For an extra festive look, drizzle melted white chocolate on top before chilling!