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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.
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
- Browse all of my Christmas Recipes!
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.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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*I first shared this recipe November 2015. Updated November 2019 and December 2024.
I made these for Christmas gifts and they turned out perfect! If you can follow instructions your reward will be great! I will definitely make these again!
These are wonderful, they turned exavtly like they were supposed to & they are delicious!!! Such an easy recipe, too.
These are wonderful and so easy to make. I have used Hershey’s bars, kisses, even chocolate chips and they always turn out great. Everyone really loves them! Planning to make them for holiday parties and gifts this year.
These were a big hit! I used slightly less chocolate for a thinner layer. I also did NOT refrigerate them for fear of rock solid toffee, just made them in the AM and left thee dish on the counter all day. Lastly, I used an oversized piece of parchment paper – once ready to cut them up I just lifted the entire thing onto a cutting board, no worries about sticking!
I love these and they are addictive! The only problem I have every time I make these is the chocolate will not get firm. Room temp, refrigerator, freezer, I’ve tried it all and stays soft. Any advise?
Tammy, the chocolate is suppose to end up being the texture of a Hershey bar. If you eat them too soon after you first cook them then the chocolate will not be quite set. But if you cool them to room temperature then put them in the freezer for about 20 minutes then put in refrigerator for 4 or 5 hours. And before you cut them let them sit a little. The chocolate should be firm as a Hershey bar it will not get any firmer. Hope this helps.
So I just made these per the instructions. And the toffee filling never really hardened into its own layer. It seemed to just seep to the bottom. Even after chilling in fridge, once taken out and at room temp to cut, the bottoms of the graham crackers are almost soggy with the mixture.
Hi Zach, I’m sorry the toffee was soft, that just means it wasn’t boiled for long enough. Next time make sure it comes to a full boil (not just a few bubbles to the surface) before starting the 5 minutes timer.
Really enjoyed how these turned out. Super simple to make as well.
Thanks Joan! Happy you liked them 🙂
Made these for the first time, so followed the recipe exactly. However when I cut them, the syrupy part was on the top and the underside of the graham cracker. I planned on taking them to a meeting at our church for dessert time. Had to forego that as the bottoms were so messy. As I said previously followed recipe exactly. They were delicious, though. Any suggestions. Also I was wondering if brown sugar should be packed? Noticed you have another similar recipe with different amounts of ingredients.
I made these yesterday. Easy & delicious. I accidentally bought cinnamon sugar graham crackers by mistake.
I also used chopped walnuts for the cup of nuts. Will definitely make these again…yummy! I had no problems getting them out of the pan. I was in a hurry so I broke some apart instead of cutting them.
Made these at Christmas and were easy to make. Everyone loved them. Making them today again
Thanks for sharing Fiona! I”m so happy to hear that 🙂