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    Home » Food and Drink » Dessert & Sweets

    Christmas Cracker Toffee

    Published: Dec 22, 2021 · Modified: Dec 3, 2022 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Christmas Cracker Toffee, also known as, Christmas Crack, comes together with layers of saltine crackers, a quick caramel sauce, and melted chocolate. This healthier version is also dairy-free, vegan, with a gluten-free option!

    This saltine caramel chocolate bark goes by many names. You may have also seen it referred to as chocolate saltine toffee or saltine caramel bark. Whatever you call it, once you have your first bite, you'll be hooked.

    Christmas Crack the perfect combo of sweet and salty while being crunchy and chewy. It's the ultimate holiday dessert or snack!

    Dairy Free Christmas Crack

    You just need a few simple ingredients to make this addicting saltine cracker dessert. I decided to make a small batch, but feel free to double this recipe if you please.

    • Saltines: Name or store brand, I typically use 24 squares
    • Brown sugar: Dark or light
    • Butter: Use your favorite plant-based buttery sticks
    • Chocolate: I suggest using dairy-free chocolate chip morsels

    Equipment Needed

    • 10x15 jelly roll pan or cookie sheet
    • Aluminum foil
    • Rubber spatula
    • Medium-sized saucepan

    How to Make Saltine Toffee Bark

    This holiday cracker toffee recipe couldn't be easier!

    Prepare the baking sheet

    Preheat the oven to 400F.

    Line a 10x15 jelly roll pan with nonstick tin foil or heavy duty foil, making sure to cover the bottom and sides of the pan.

    If using regular foil, coat lightly with cooking spray. If doubling the recipe, use your standard size baking sheet.

    Arrange the crackers

    Place saltine crackers lined up in a single layer on the prepared baking pan.

    Make the caramel sauce

    Add brown sugar and vegan butter to a small-medium sized saucepan and cook over medium heat. Stir frequently until butter melts. Let boil for about 3 minutes, until it begins to darken.

    Coat the crackers

    Pour the caramel / toffee sauce over crackers and spread out evenly using a spatula.

    Place in the preheated oven and bake for 3-5 minutes, until bubbly.

    Melt the chocolate

    Carefully remove the baking pan from the oven and scatter chocolate chips over the top. Place the pan back in the oven and let chocolate melt for another 3 minutes.

    Add toppings

    Remove pan from oven, spread out melted chocolate layer, being sure to cover all the crackers.

    Add any toppings you desire such as flaky sea salt, chopped nuts, sprinkles, crushed pretzels, etc.

    Let cool

    Let the chocolate toffee crackers cool to room temperature then transfer to the fridge and let set overnight.

    Crack the saltine bark

    Once chilled, crack the cracker bark by peeling the foil away then cutting into snack-sized pieces. You can do this using a chef's knife or your hands.

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If they last that long!

    Christmas Cracker Toffee Recipe FAQ

    Why won’t my chocolate chips melt?

    If you notice your chocolate isn’t easily melting or spreading, pop the pan back in the oven for about 3-5 minutes. This will help speed up the melting process for super simple spreadability.

    What brand of chocolate chips do you recommend?

    I love using Enjoy Life as they’re dairy-free, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly!

    Can I make this Christmas crack gluten free?

    To make gluten free chocolate caramel crackers, make sure to use gluten-free saltines or another gluten-free cracker!

    How do I make vegan Christmas Crack?

    To make this vegan saltine crackers recipe, simple use non-dairy chocolate chips, vegan butter, and coconut sugar! These simple swaps will make for a delicious plant-based holiday dessert.

    What are the best Christmas Crack toppings?

    You can use anything and everything or nothing at all. It’s completely up to you and what you have in your pantry. I typically like to keep it simple with flaky salt but will sometimes also include chopped walnuts, pecan pieces, crunched peppermints, dried fruit, or sprinkles.

    Vegan Christmas Desserts

    If you like this recipe, you'll love my other dairy-free dessert recipes!

    • Vegan Chocolate Gravy
    • Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
    • Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie
    • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
    • Mocha Bundt Cake
    • Dairy Free & Egg Free Brownies
    • Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
    • Peanut Butter Blondies

    Christmas Cracker Toffee

    Christmas Cracker Toffee, also known as, Christmas Crack, comes together with layers of saltine crackers, caramel, and melted chocolate.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Servings 24 servings

    Equipment

    • Jelly roll or cookie sheet
    • Aluminum foil
    • Rubber spatula
    • Medium-sized saucepan

    Ingredients
      

    • 24 saltine crackers
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar
    • ½ cup salted butter dairy-free, if needed
    • 1 cup chocolate chips dairy-free, if needed
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a 10x15 jelly roll pan with nonstick aluminum foil or heavy duty foil, making sure to cover the bottom and sides of the pan. If using regular foil, coat lightly with cooking spray.
    • Make the caramel sauce by adding brown sugar and butter to a saucepan and cooking over medium heat. Stir frequently until the butter melts. Let boil for about 3 minutes, it will begin to darken.
    • Pour the mixture over the crackers and spread with a spatula to fully coat. Place in the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes, until bubbly.
    • Remove the pan from the oven and scatter chocolate chip morsels all over the top. Place the pan back in the oven for another 3 minutes to melt the chocolate.
    • Once again, remove the pan from the oven. Using a spatula, evenly spread the chocolate over the top of the caramel crackers.
    • At this time, optionally add any toppings you desire such as sea salt flakes, chopped nuts, sprinkles, and crushed pretzels.
    • Let crackers cool to room temperature then transfer to the fridge and let set overnight.
    • Once chilled, crack the cracker bark by peeling the foil away then cutting into snack-sized pieces. You can do this using a chefs knife or your hands.

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If they last that long!
    Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating or review in the form below, then snap a picture and tag me @theurbenlife on Instagram!

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    About Jenna Urben

    Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.

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    1. Jess

      December 12, 2022 at 5:04 pm

      Hey! Could you use parchment paper instead of the foil? Super excited to make some dairy free for Christmas goodies

      Reply
      • Jenna Urben

        December 12, 2022 at 6:07 pm

        Hi Jess! Yes, parchment paper will work instead of foil. Enjoy and happy holidays 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jay

      December 03, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      Maybe it'll work out yet but a 10*15 jelly roll pan easily fits 50 crackers so now I'm doubling the recipe? Same pan size though

      Reply
      • Jenna Urben

        December 03, 2022 at 7:06 pm

        Hi Jay! If you can fit 50, doubling the recipe will work out great. Enjoy 🙂

        Reply

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