Christmas crack, also known as graham cracker toffee, is a super easy treat to make. It requires just six simple ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes! This irresistible and addictive snack is the perfect balance of crunchy graham crackers, buttery toffee, and a delicious chocolate topping, creating a mouthwatering treat that is hard to resist. Once you try it, you won't be able to stop!
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What is Christmas Crack or Graham Cracker Toffee?
Christmas crack is typically made with saltine crackers, but we decided to up the anti and use graham crackers to add a new depth of spice and flavor to this classic recipe.
Christmas crack or graham cracker toffee is made using graham crackers as a base, and deliciously soaking the graham crackers in a caramel toffee sauce. We then bake the crackers and caramel sauce together so it reduces and bakes all of that toffee goodness directly into the graham crackers. It is only made better by topping it with white and semi-sweet chocolate chips!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It is so addictive. This Christmas crack is made using graham crackers which gives it an extra oomph of flavor. Now cover those graham crackers in toffee and chocolate and you'll have the tastiest treat on the block!
- You only need six simple ingredients, in fact, you will probably have all the ingredients in your pantry right now.
- This graham cracker toffee is the perfect recipe for a cookie exchange or holiday dessert tray. Pair them with chocolate haystack cookies, chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies, and butter crunch toffee for the ultimate cookie box!
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Ingredients for Christmas Crack with Graham Crackers
- Graham Crackers - I prefer to use honey graham crackers, although regular graham crackers will work great too.
- Chocolate Chips - A mix of semi-sweet and white chocolate chips gives the perfect balance of sweetness to this Christmas crack recipe. Milk chocolate chips may be substituted for semi-sweet if preferred. Milk chocolate chips will make the Christmas crack sweeter.
A full ingredient list with the exact quantities can be found in the recipe card below.
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Making Christmas Crack
The process of making Christmas crack is ridiculously easy and only requires six simple ingredients.
Step 1
Spread out the graham crackers in a single layer on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Step 2
In a small saucepan add the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Place the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly bring the mixture to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, stop whisking and let it boil for a few minutes. Remove the caramel mixture from the heat and pour over the graham crackers.
Step 3
Promptly spread the caramel toffee sauce in a thin, even layer over top of all of the graham crackers. An offset spatula works perfectly for this.
Work fast as the caramel toffee sauce cools quickly. As it cools it becomes thicker and harder to spread around the crackers.
Step 4
Bake the graham crackers with the caramel mixture for 5 minutes. Then sprinkle the chocolate chips over the entire pan, return it to the oven and bake for an additional 4 minutes.
Remove it from the oven, and sprinkle on the crushed graham crackers. Let the crackers cool completely on the pan.
Step 5
Once the crackers have cooled, break the crackers apart and enjoy!
This Christmas crack is perfect for cookie exchanges or holiday dessert trays. I love to have a little stash at home too, it is just that good!
Helpful Tips
- Spread the toffee mixture onto the graham crackers quickly. As the toffee cools it will set up and become more difficult to spread.
- Do not touch the toffee while it is hot! Candy, more so melted sugar will adhere to your skin instantly, it will burn and be hard to get off. So I repeat, do not touch the toffee while it is hot!
- For easy cleanup, place all of the utensils that you used into the pot that held the toffee mixture and fill it with water until everything is completely submerged. Bring it to a simmer on the stove and all of the toffee mixture will magically evaporate!
Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Yes, Christmas crack can be frozen! Place it in a zip-top bag and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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These cookies are a part of our 12 Days of Christmas Series - Season 1. Don't miss Day 4: Vanilla Roll Cake with Buttercream Filling! 🎄
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Christmas Crack (Graham Cracker Toffee)
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- 32 Honey Graham Crackers
- 1 cup Butter
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup White Chocolate Chips
- ¾ cup Honey Graham Crackers crushed, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out hte graham crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, add the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Place mixture over medium heat, whisking consistently, bring the mixture to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, stop stirring and let it boil for 2 minutes untouched. Remove the caramel toffee mixture from the heat and pour it over the graham crackers. Using an offset spatula or regular spatula, spread the toffee over all the crackers. Bake for 5 minutes and then sprinkle the chocolate chips over the entire pan. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 4 minutes.
- Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers on top. Let the Christmas crack cool and fully set on the baking sheet before breaking it into pieces and serving.
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Notes
- To speed up cooling time, place the crackers into the refrigerator after the pan has cooled to room temperature. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Spread the hot toffee mixture onto the crackers immediately after removing it from the stove. As the caramel toffee mixture cools, it thickens and becomes harder to spread.
- Do not touch the caramel toffee mixture while it is hot. It can cause serious burns and will adhere to the skin instantly.
- For easy cleanup, place all of the utensils used into the pot that held the toffee mixture and fill it with water until everything is completely submerged. Bring it to a simmer on the stove and all of the toffee mixture will magically evaporate!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or for longer term storage, store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator and it will vary based on the ingredients that you use.
eddie says
insanely addictive dessert, Christmas Crack is one of my favorites.
Jessica says
It's one of our favorites too!
April says
I make this ever single year for Christmas! Usually my husband eats the entire pan before Christmas and I have to make a second batch! Also love that this is easy so my kiddo can get involved and help.
Jessica says
Love this! Thank you for leaving a review ❤️
Vickie Eubanks says
I haven't made this recipe yet but my sister-in-law has and it's wonderful.
Jessica says
Yay!