Name: Graham Cracker Toffee (Christmas Crack)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
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

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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.

The best Christmas Crack recipe cut into squares to serve.

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.

Two images showing a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13 pan then a brown sugar and pecan mixture cooked on the stove for graham cracker toffee bars.

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.

Christmas Crack toffee bars cut into squares then served on a white plate.

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.

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Graham Cracker Toffee (Christmas Crack)

Author: Lauren Allen

All you need is 5 ingrients and a few minutes of time to make these easy Graham Cracker toffee bars. It tastes like a homemade candy bar and is perfect for sharing (or not!).

Prep: 5

Cook: 20

Total: 25

Servings:

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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

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.

Make Ahead Instructions: Graham cracker toffee will store well in the fridge for at least a week, in an airtight container.

Freezing Instructions: Freeze in an air-tight container for up to 3 months, with a piece of parchment paper between layers to keep them from sticking together.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 286mg, Potassium: 290mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 393IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 62mg, Iron: 5mg

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.

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Robin Check

6 years ago

Can you freeze them?

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Lauren Allen

Reply to Robin Check

I haven’t tried it but I think it would work :-).

Allison medlin

I have made these 2x. They are easy and really good. I have an issue with them falling apart. First time the chocolate fell off. I used a different chocolate the second time and the graham crackers fell apart. Any suggestions would be appreciated I want to add them to my goodie boxes.

Ellen

Seriously the best stuff. I make this for almost everything because people won’t let me make anything else!!

Steph Couture

Seriously, these are way too easy to make for something so delicious. Yet another amazing recipe courtesy of you!

Sarah Kane

I’ve made these 3x in the last month for different functions and everyone loves them so much. They are soooooo so easy to make and they are beyond good. I like to use semi sweet so they aren’t too sweet and I also added 1/4 tsp of sea salt and added toasted coconut on top. So many people have asked for the recipe.

Valentina Dube

My son absolutely loved it, I’m hesitant to try, because it looks way too sweet LOL
but it’s prefect for kids!

April

Delicious and easy to make.

Sandra

7 years ago

Made these today. They are awesome!!

Judy

I already left my comment earlier but forget to rate the recipe. I gave it 5 stars!

These bar are delicious! I made them for my church small group and they LOVED them. Anyone that says the bottom was soggy or too soft mean they didn’t cook the brown sugar mixture long enough. If you cook the mixture 5 minutes AFTER it starts to boil while continually stirring you want have a soggy bottom. The mixture is suppose to get somewhat thick. Girl you KNOCKED it out of the ball park with this recipe.