This easy Graham Cracker Toffee (also called Christmas Crack) is one of the easiest treats to make, with just 5-ingredients.
Graham Cracker Toffee (AKA Christmas Crack) might be the easiest holiday treat.
Graham Cracker Toffee (AKA Christmas Crack) might be the easiest holiday treat.Whether you call it Cracker Toffee, or Christmas Crack, this recipe is hugely popular for a reason! It's very easy to make with just 5 ingredients, and it has that rich, buttery toffee flavor we all love, without being brittle and hard like traditional toffee.
It's my go-to if I need a really simple dessert for a crowd, or even to whip up holiday treats for neighbors and friends. Grab a package of graham crackers, chocolate, butter, brown sugar, and pecans, and you're ready to go.
(And if you're a toffee lover like me, don't miss my Toffee Cookie Bars, Chocolate Trifle with toffee bits, or this delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding!)
How to make Christmas Crack:
Line a pan with Graham Crackers. Us a 9x13inch pan, and line it with parchment paper. Arrange crackers in a single layer to act as the base for these bars.
Toffee Layer: In a saucepan, melt butter then add brown sugar and pecans. Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Layer: Pour toffee mixture over the graham crackers and smooth into an even layer.
Bake at 350°F for 7 minutes.
Add chocolate: Remove from oven and carefully place chocolate bar pieces on top. Cover pan for 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt, then spread melted chocolate into an even layer.
Cool: Let these Christmas crack toffee bars cool completely before serving. You can refrigerate them if you want, but rest at room temperautre for 15 minutes before cutting.
Recipe Variations:
- White Chocolate: Use white chocolate instead of milk or dark, or drizzle some melted white chocolate on top of the milk chocolate.
- Crackers: Saltine crackers are also a popular choice for Christmas crack. You could also use club crackers or ritz crackers. You could even try a base of pretzels.
- Candy: Sprinkle on some crushed peppermint candy, m&m's, or sprinkles.
More Candy-like Treats:
- Chocolate Truffles
- Homemade Caramels
- Oreo Balls
- Chocolate Fudge
- Peanut Brittle
- Rocky Road
- Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
- Chocolate Turtles
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Recipe
Graham Cracker Toffee (Christmas Crack)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package Honey Graham Crackers
- 14 ounces Hershey's chocolate bars (I use two large 7oz bars)
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9×13'' pan with cooking spray, then lay parchment paper on top, so it sticks firmly in the pan.
- Place graham cracker sheets to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Toffee layer: Add butter to a large saucepan over medium heat and allow it to melt. Add the brown sugar and pecans, and stir constantly, bringing the mixture to a full boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Bake: Remove from heat then pour mixture over graham crackers and spread into an even layer. Bake for 7 minutes.
- Add chocolate: While the bars are baking, unwrap the Hershey's chocolate bars and break into pieces. Remove bars from oven and carefully place chocolate pieces across the top of the toffee layer. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil to allow the chocolate to melt (5-10 minutes).
- Smooth melted chocolate evenly over the bars.
- Cool completely before serving. I like to store mine in the fridge to set up (not required) but I leave them out at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting them, to allow the chocolate to soften.
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*I first shared this recipe November 2015. Updated November 2019 and December 2024.
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I made this exactly per directions. I did line my pan with parchment paper. I used chocolate chips instead of Hersey bars.
It was wonderful! A Great dessert!!
Amazing. Thanks!!!
These are delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe.
Any tips for cutting into even pieces? Mine didn’t come out so pretty! Haha
I have made these in the past, and I absolutely love them. Has anyone made them with walnuts?
Me & they’re delicious!
The last batch I made was with walnuts: delicious! Just made a batch with chopped hazelnuts. I think any nut would be fine!
Excellent recipe. I don’t understand all the trouble people are having. I have made this several times using the saltine cracker version. Tried this recipe and it’s fantastic. If your caramel is burning, your pot is too hot and your not stirring. I use chocolate chips for the top and have no issue with not melting or separating.
Very good. The only thing I don’t like is that after storing them in Plastic food containers with lids, the graham crackers got a little soft, and not stay crispy.
Otherwise, great. Delicious and EASY.
OMG, Made these last night and what a hit! They just melt in your mouth. Easy and delish!
I did EXACTLY what the recipe says and mine burned. Maybe the stainless pot was the problem. Not sure but I tossed it out.
I made this 3 days ago and already making it again! The Toffee Bars are so delicious!!! My husband loved them just as much as I do!!!
This is one of the best “easy” recipes for Christmas candy, or anytime candy!
Just wondering how many it made? I think I am going to make for a cookie exchange so wanted to get an idea of how many I will need to make! Thanks!
It makes a full pan of 9X13.
Can this be frozen for future gifting? How should it be stored to keep it at quality?