Description

These easy, addictive Christmas Crack Cookies are made with just five ingredients and deliver a sweet, salty, and crunchy treat that’s perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or edible gifts. With a buttery toffee layer, melted chocolate, and festive sprinkles, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and come together in under an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

40 saltine crackers (about one sleeve)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup festive sprinkles (or crushed candy canes, chopped nuts, or pretzel bits)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed 10×15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, letting it overhang the sides.
Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer to cover the entire pan.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until combined. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly and thick.
Immediately pour the hot toffee over the crackers and spread evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 5-6 minutes, until the caramel is bubbling all over. Remove from oven.
Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot caramel. Let sit for 2 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate into a smooth layer.
Top with festive sprinkles or desired toppings, pressing gently so they stick.
Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.
Lift the sheet out using the parchment overhang and break into pieces.

Notes

Line the pan generously with parchment or foil for easy removal. Don’t overboil the toffee—three minutes is ideal. Spread the chocolate quickly while the pan is hot. Chill before breaking for clean pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Easily customizable with different toppings or gluten-free/vegan swaps.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (about 1/20t
Calories: 160
Sugar: 13
Sodium: 110
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 0.5
Protein: 2

Keywords: Christmas Crack Cookies, holiday cookies, easy dessert, toffee bark, saltine toffee, Christmas treats, edible gifts, chocolate, festive cookies