Description
This easy Christmas Cracker Candy recipe combines salty crackers, buttery caramel, and vanilla for a sweet, crunchy holiday treat. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s the perfect festive saltine toffee that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 saltine crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Substitution Ideas:
- Use gluten-free or whole-grain crackers for dietary needs.
- Swap butter with vegan butter or coconut oil for dairy-free.
- Try coconut sugar for a lower-glycemic option.
- Add almond extract or nuts for flavor variety.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until it boils (about 3–4 minutes). Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour caramel evenly over crackers and spread with a spatula.
- Bake for 5 minutes until bubbly and golden. Remove and cool completely for 20–30 minutes (or chill for 10 minutes in the fridge).
- Break into pieces and enjoy. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Stir caramel constantly to avoid burning. Let candy cool fully before breaking to keep it crisp. For gifting, layer pieces in tins or bags lined with wax paper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas Cracker Candy, holiday toffee, saltine cracker candy, festive treats, easy Christmas candy