The combination of salty and sweet in this saltine toffee will have you hooked! With just 4 ingredients you’ll have the perfect edible gift for the holidays.

Why this recipe works

Saltine toffee is a cracker toffee that hits the perfect balance of sweet and salty. It has a deep, rich flavor with a crunchy-yet-a-little-chewy texture.

It’s also known as soda cracker toffee, saltine cracker toffee, and Christmas crack. If you have never tried it before, I have to warn you that it can be very addictive, just like Peanut Brittle!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

CRACKERS – You can use club crackers, soda crackers, or Ritz crackers instead of the Saltines.

TOPPING – If you like white chocolate, replace the regular chocolate and smash up some candy canes to sprinkle on top! Or, instead of chopped nuts, try crushed pretzels or sprinkles. Do NOT substitute margarine for real butter in this recipe.

How to Make Saltine Toffee

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Fill sheet with all 40 saltine crackers in a single layer.
In a medium saucepan over medium-high, melt butter and brown sugar together and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally until combined and sugar is melted. Continue to boil undisturbed for 5 minutes.

EXPERT TIP – Caramel should reach a temperature of 270-290F to be at a soft crack state. Use a candy thermometer for best results.
Remove from heat and pour caramel mixture over the cracker layer. Spread with a wooden spoon if needed to cover them evenly.
Bake in preheated oven for 4-5 minutes, or until just bubbly.
Remove from oven and sprinkle immediately with chocolate chips.
When chips begin to melt, spread them over crackers with an icing spatula.
If you’d like to add any toppings, do so at this point while the chocolate is still melted on top.
Transfer pan to refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

How long does saltine toffee last?

If properly stored in an air-tight container at room temperature, saltine toffee should last about 2 weeks.

Serving Suggestions

Bring this homemade saltine toffee to your holiday gatherings and everyone will be begging for the recipe. You can also package it up in pretty containers for a delicious homemade Christmas gift!

Christmas Crack - Saltine Toffee with pretzels on top

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This post originally appeared here on November 20, 2015 and has since been updated with new photos and expert tips.