Description
Graham Cracker Toffee, also known as Christmas Crack, is a delightful holiday treat that combines buttery toffee with crisp graham crackers, rich chocolate, and crunchy nuts. This 5-ingredient recipe is not only simple to make but also perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home. The irresistible combination of sweet and salty flavors will keep everyone coming back for more. Whip up a batch and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.4oz) box of graham crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional; pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange full sheets of graham crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and brown sugar, stirring until bubbling. Boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Carefully pour the toffee mixture over the graham crackers, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top, letting them soften before spreading into an even layer.
- If using nuts, sprinkle them over the melted chocolate and gently press them in.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (28g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding sea salt or swapping semi-sweet chocolate for white chocolate. - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, avoiding refrigeration to maintain crispness.