This is the best graham cracker Christmas crack! This holiday treat is made with graham crackers and buttery caramel and then topped with dark chocolate to give it the most amazing flavour. It's so easy to make with only 4 ingredients and I've included gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options too.
Holiday treats like homemade hot chocolate bombs and dairy-free peppermint bark are some of my all time favourite desserts, which is why I am so excited to share this holiday chocolate toffee bark recipe with you.
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Why you will love this dessert:
- The flavour! This dessert tastes like a chocolate toffee candy bar. It reminds me of a Skor chocolate bar.
- It's so easy to make and you only need 4 ingredients to make it. You also don't need a candy thermometer which makes it even easier.
- I've included options to make this dessert dairy-free, gluten-free, or vegan depending on your dietary restrictions or allergies.
If you love Christmas crack recipes you will also love pretzel Christmas crack and gluten-free Christmas crack.
Ingredients:
For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
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- Graham crackers: you can use any type of graham crackers or graham wafers that you like.
- Butter: I recommend using salted butter rather than unsalted butter.
- Coconut sugar: to make the crisp toffee layer. If you don't have coconut sugar you could use brown sugar instead.
- Dark chocolate: you can either use dark chocolate bars or dark chocolate chips.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- If you want you can add toppings to this dessert such as nuts like pecans or walnuts, flaky sea salt, or pretzels. If you do add any toppings add them when the chocolate is still warm before you put it in the freezer.
- To make this dessert dairy-free: use a vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate.
- For gluten-free: use gluten-free graham crackers or grain-free graham crackers.
- To make it vegan: use a vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate.
How to make graham cracker Christmas crack:
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is heating line a baking sheet with parchment paper and line the baking sheet with a single, even layer of the graham crackers.
- Step 2: In a medium saucepan on the stovetop, combine the butter and sugar over medium-low heat. Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil and heat for about 4 minutes, until the caramel thickens.
- Step 3: Remove the pot from the heat and pour the caramel over the graham crackers. Spread the mixture with a knife or spoon (it doesn’t have to be perfect because it will spread as it bakes). Place the pan in the oven and bake for 7 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the chocolate on top of the bubbling caramel. Then place the baking sheet back in the oven for about 1 minute, to allow the chocolate to melt.
- Step 5: Using a knife or spoon, spread the melted chocolate out into an even layer over the caramel. Sprinkle the top of the melted chocolate with a little sea salt if you want to add it, otherwise just leave the chocolate plain. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 25-30 minutes, until the chocolate and toffee have hardened.
- Step 6: Remove the pan from the freezer and let it rest for a few minutes. Then break, or cut it into pieces and enjoy.
Top tips:
- You can either break this crack into pieces with your hands or use a hot knife to cut it into squares.
- Storage: store any leftover graham cracker toffee crack in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 14 days. This dessert also freezes really well in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Graham cracker Christmas crack FAQs:
Can I gift this Christmas crack?
If left out of the fridge for too long the caramel layer will start to melt so as long as you can keep it cold this would make a great gift.
Why is it called Christmas crack?
Christmas crack got its name because the dessert bars crack in your mouth when you bite into them.
Can I add candy to the top of this crack?
Yes you can. You can add any toppings that you like. Just add them when the chocolate is still melted before you freeze it.
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Recipe
Graham Cracker Christmas Crack
You are going to love this graham cracker Christmas crack. It is so easy to make with just four ingredients and tastes like a chocolate toffee candy bar.
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Servings: 30
Calories: 253kcal
Equipment
- Pot or saucepan
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 8.5 ounces graham crackers (240 grams)
Caramel Layer
- 2 cups salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups coconut sugar
Chocolate Layer
- 15 ounces dark chocolate
Optional
- coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and line the baking sheet with the graham crackers until you have an even layer.
- In a medium pot, combine the butter and sugar over medium-low heat. Stirring constantly, bring to a rolling boil and cook for ~4 minutes, until it's bubbling and thicker in texture.
- Remove the pot from heat and pour the caramel over the graham crackers. Spread mixture with a knife–it doesn’t have to be perfect because it will spread as it bakes.
- Bake for 7 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the chocolate on top of the bubbling caramel.
- Place the baking sheet back in the oven for about 1 minute, to allow the chocolate to melt.
- Using a knife or spoon, spread the melted chocolate out evenly over the caramel. Then top with the optional course sea salt.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 25-30 minutes, until the chocolate and caramel have hardened.
- Remove the pan from the freezer and let it rest for a few minutes. Then break it into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any type of dark chocolate that you like including chocolate bars or dark chocolate chips.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg
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Kristie
So delicious!!