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Using only 5 ingredients, this Graham Cracker Toffee is sweet, sticky, and perfect for munching on during Christmas!

Using only 5 ingredients, this Graham Cracker Toffee is sweet, sticky, and perfect for munching on during Christmas! | EverydayMadeFresh.com

I know that everyone has seen “Christmas Crack” all over Pinterest, and if you haven’t, then it’s obvious that you aren’t following anyone that posts food.

I have seen this recipe floating around for years, but thought who wants to eat chocolate, toffee, and saltine crackers?! Obviously a lot of people, since it’s considered “crack.”

During the summer I really wanted something sweet to munch on. Not really in the mood for cookies or brownies, I set out on Pinterest on my top secret recipes to try board and ran across the so called “Christmas Crack.”

After reading the ingredients and instructions, I decided that it might be good to at least give it a try, before knocking it. However, I couldn’t imagine using saltine crackers.

Ok, so I didn’t have any on hand. 😉 I did have graham crackers though. I thought peanut butter and graham crackers are good together, so this would be too. Yea, I know peanut butter and toffee have nothing in common, besides their color.

Using only 5 ingredients, this Graham Cracker Toffee is sweet, sticky, and perfect for munching on during Christmas! | EverydayMadeFresh.com

Y’all, this stuff is crack! It’s amazingly tasty. This recipe is the whole reason behind my Not So Spooky Pretzel Toffee. It’s just a great combination of flavors.

It doesn’t require a whole bunch of ingredients and you could seriously make this, toss it in the freezer to harden up, and have it ready to go in a matter of 2 hours.

And that’s on a hot and humid day. Just imagine how quickly you could make this on a cold day in December.

Don’t be scared by the fact that you’ll be boiling sugar. YES, it’s super HOT, do not by any means get this on your skin, because it will hurt. However, if you’re careful, you won’t get any on yourself.

This recipe is not hard to follow, and I’m most certain that anyone can make it. Oh, and you don’t even need a candy thermometer!

Graham Cracker Toffee ingredients:

  • Graham crackers
  • butter
  • light brown sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips

How do you make Graham Cracker Toffee:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line baking pan with foil, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Place graham crackers on the bottom of the baking pan.
  4. In a medium size pot, combine the butter and brown sugar, over medium high heat.
  5. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil.
  6. Once a boil is reached, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered. Do not simmer too high or too fast, or you will burn the sugar!
  7. Stir frequently.
  8. After 5 minutes, remove from the heat. Wait 30 seconds, stir in the vanilla.
  9. Pour over the graham crackers.
  10. Bake for 5 minutes.
  11. Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 3 minutes.
  12. Sprinkle the chocolate chips all over the top, and allow to rest for 3 minutes.
  13. Spread the melted chocolate all over the top.
  14. Allow to set completely before cutting.

Homemade toffee toppings:

chopped nuts - sprinkles - drizzle a different chocolate over the top, once they are set up - M&M's

More of our candy favorites:

Yield: 36 pieces

Graham Cracker Toffee

Graham Cracker Toffee

Using only 5 ingredients, this Graham Cracker Toffee is sweet, sticky, and perfect for munching on during Christmas!

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 6 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes

Ingredients

  • Graham crackers - enough to cover the bottom of a 9X13 inch dish
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a 9X13 inch baking pan with foil, and spray with non-stick cooking spray. (you can not skip either step!)
  3. Place a single layer of graham crackers, covering the entire bottom of the baking pan.
  4. In a medium size pot, combine the butter and brown sugar, over medium high heat.
  5. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil.
  6. Once a boil is reached, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered. Do not simmer too high or too fast, or you will burn the sugar!
  7. Stir frequently. I actually stirred the entire 5 minutes.
  8. After 5 minutes, remove from the heat. Wait 30 seconds, stir in the vanilla.
  9. Pour over the graham crackers.
  10. Bake for 5 minutes.
  11. Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 3 minutes.
  12. Sprinkle the chocolate chips all over the top, and allow to rest for 3 minutes.
  13. Using a rubber spatula, spread the melted chocolate all over the top.
  14. You may add sprinkles, nuts, or graham cracker crumbs at this time.
  15. Allow to set completely before cutting.
  16. I always toss mine in the fridge to quicken the process.
  17. Remove by lifting the foil out of the pan, and cutting or breaking into pieces.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

36

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 113Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 45mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g

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Comments

  1. Angela Tolsma says

    hmmm I love recipes like this, graham crackers are one of my favorite things!

    • Joanna says

      Graham crackers are the best, and make these even better!

  2. Karen says

    I have seen that Christmas Crack all over the place - but I like your variation with graham crackers. I think it would taste better! Thanks for the tips about the sugar - and not needing a candy thermometer. Although, I still want to buy one to have on hand for other treats to make!

    • Joanna says

      I totally have a candy thermometer. I just like sometimes not having to mess with it. 🙂

  3. Terri Steffes says

    I think the graham crackers in this sound delicious! I had to put it on my list for holiday baking. Yum.

    • Joanna says

      Enjoy it Terri! We love it. 🙂

  4. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says

    I make toffee every year around christmas time, but i have never made it with graham crackers. This looks a nice sweet treat, i will have to try this when i make toffee next week.

    • Joanna says

      You'll love it with graham crackers! 🙂

  5. Erin Nichols says

    I love that you switched out the saltines. I have seen hundreds of posts for Christmas Crack on Pinterest and had the same thought process, "ew, saltine crackers with chocolate and toffee." This, however, I could definitely get down with.

    • Joanna says

      Thanks Erin, yea the graham crackers make all the difference in the world!

  6. Debra says

    I love toffee, this looks a fun and easy take on it! I am totally going to have to try it!

    • Joanna says

      Debra it is so easy! Enjoy!

  7. Heather says

    I love toffee so much! This looks amazing!!! I will definitely have to give it a shot!!

    • Joanna says

      Thanks Heather!

  8. Kristie says

    I've never had toffee but this looks like or could be a tasty treat!

    • Joanna says

      It's so good Kristie!

  9. Theresa says

    This looks so tasty! My children and husband would be so happy if I made this recipe for them. Thanks for the idea!

    • Joanna says

      Enjoy it Theresa!

  10. Crystal says

    Girl! You totally ruined my diet, this looks great. I tried the Christmas crack a few years ago and really liked it. I KNOW I'd like it with graham crackers even better!

    • Joanna says

      My diet has been ruined since Halloween, lol. 😉 It is amazing with graham crackers!

  11. Kristen says

    I absolutely LOVE chocolate covered toffee and this looks amazing. I will be making this for our bake sale this weekend!

    • Joanna says

      If you made it, I'd love to know how it turned out for you!

  12. Jeanine says

    This looks and sounds so good! I need to make a batch or three of this. It would be a giant hit in our house, especially with me and the kids!

    • Joanna says

      We always have to make a couple of batches. 🙂

  13. Toughcookiemommy says

    This toffee looks like the perfect treat to serve to the entire family this holiday season. I'm so excited to try out all the delicious delights around the dinner table this Christmas.

    • Joanna says

      Enjoy these - so good, you'll love them!

  14. Reesa Lewandowski says

    This looks so delicious, like something I could just eat and eat and eat!!!! Grahams are so comforting to me and then the rest will just add it over the top LOL!

    • Joanna says

      I can eat and eat and eat this! 😉

  15. Taylor Mobley says

    ok. This looks TOTALLY amazing. I am going to a christmas party this week and I am going to make this as my something sweet to bring! I love this! I am a sucker for toffee.

    • Joanna says

      They are gonna love this Taylor!

  16. Krystal // The Krystal Diaries says

    This looks like a really good dessert. I'm always trying new desserts so I'm going to save this because I can't wait to try and make it.

    • Joanna says

      You'll love it!

  17. Courteney says

    These look delicious! I've never tried baking anything like this before 🙂

    • Joanna says

      Thanks Courteney! These are so easy, you could totally make these!

  18. Chelsea Damon says

    My mom makes something like this every year at Christmas! It's honestly my favorite cookie and you have me craving some right now!

    • Joanna says

      You should fix that craving and make some! 😉

  19. Kiwi says

    Graham crackers and toffee are my favorite. I bet this is delicious together!

    • Joanna says

      Totally delicious!

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