This easy 5 ingredient Christmas crack is so easy to make and it’s the perfect addition to any holiday cookie tray!
Hi friends!
This Easy 5 Ingredient Christmas Crack is an absolute must-try this holiday season. This is always a throwback to Christmas growing up for me because my mom made something similar when I was growing up.
She topped hers with slivered almonds but I prefer mine with chopped pecans and something to make it a little more festive, like holiday sprinkles or red and green m&ms.
This recipe is similar to another favorite of mine: Graham Cracker Toffee Bars. In that recipe, I use graham crackers as the base and top them with butter, bits of store-bought toffee and chocolate.
This recipe uses the more traditional base of saltine crackers and you make your own toffee layer by combining butter and brown sugar.
What is Christmas Crack?
A delicious treat made with just a few simple ingredients: saltine crackers, butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips and chopped pecans. If you’re feeling festive, add some holiday sprinkles as well!
If you’re looking to make these gluten-free you can try Glutino Table Crackers. (aff link)
Why is it called Christmas crack?
The name Christmas crack comes because once this treat is fully hardened, you can crack it into pieces and then hear a satisfying crack when you bite into it!
How To Make Christmas Crack?
This recipe is so easy anyone can make it!
- Line a baking tray with foil and lay out 30 saltines in 5 rows of 6.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate chips.
- Stir constantly for 5 minutes over low heat so it’s well mixed and slightly thickened.
- Pour the mixture over the saltines, using a pastry brush to make sure all the crackers are covered.
- Bake for a few minutes.
- Top with chocolate chips and return to the oven for 1 minute.
- Spread the chocolate chips into a layer of chocolate.
- Top with chopped nuts and sprinkles.
- Let harden completely then break into pieces.
Easy Christmas Crack Recipe
Here’s how you make it:
PrintEasy 5 Ingredient Christmas Crack
This easy 5 ingredient Christmas crack is so easy to make and it’s the perfect addition to any holiday cookie tray!
Ingredients
- 30 saltine crackers
- 8 Tbsp butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- sprinkles if desired
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place saltines in 5 rows of 6 so the edges are touching.
- In a small pan over medium heat, combine butter and sugar, stirring until the butter is melted.
- Let it bubble lightly while stirring for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour over saltine crackers and use a pastry brush to make sure all crackers are covered.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips all over the top.
- Return to the oven for 1 minute.
- Spread melty chocolate chips all over the top to make a layer of chocolate.
- Top with chopped nuts and sprinkles.
- Let cool completely until the chocolate hardens (I put mine in the fridge for an hour), then break into pieces and serve.
- Store in the fridge.
Christmas Crack FAQs
Can you freeze Christmas crack?
Yes! Break into pieces and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
How to store Christmas crack?
I store mine in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you live somewhere cold, you can also put it in a tin and store it in your garage (that’s what my mom used to do).
How long does Christmas crack last?
It should be fine in the fridge or somewhere cold for a week or two!
Does Christmas crack need to be refrigerated?
Technically no, but I think it’s best to store somewhere cold. It will keep the layers cold, keeps the chocolate from melting and give you that nice crack when you bite into it.
Can I use parchment paper for Christmas crack?
Yes, use whatever you have on hand!
Can you make Christmas crack with Ritz crackers?
Yes! Those have a more butter taste so it will make the Christmas crack even richer-tasting. You can also use graham crackers. Totally up to you.
Can you make Christmas crack with white sugar?
You can. It will change the recipe slightly but it’s worth trying. You may prefer it one way over the other.
Holiday Cookie Recipes
Need more ideas for your cookie tray? Try:
- Almond Flour Butter Cookies
- No Bake Peppermint Chocolate Bites
- Chickpea Buckeyes
- Toffee Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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