Festive Chocolate Toffee Cracker Bars

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These chocolate toffee cracker bars are an irresistible no-bake/bake hybrid dessert with a crunchy base, rich buttery toffee, smooth chocolate topping, and colorful candy for a festive finish. Perfect for holidays, parties, or when you need an easy crowd-pleaser with BIG flavor.

Introduction

This dessert is loved because it uses simple pantry ingredients and delivers layers of texture: crispy crackers, caramel-like toffee, creamy chocolate, and crunchy candy. It’s quick to make, hard to mess up, and easy to customize for any occasion—especially Christmas, birthdays, or bake sales.

Ingredients

Base Layer

  • 1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers
    (You can also use graham crackers or butter crackers)

Toffee Layer

  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed

Chocolate Topping

  • 2 cups (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
    (Milk or dark chocolate also works)

Decoration

  • 1–1½ cups red and green candy-coated chocolates
  • Holiday sprinkles (optional)

Equipment Needed

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Parchment paper or foil
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pan

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
  2. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  3. Arrange crackers in a single tight layer covering the entire bottom.

Step 2: Make the Toffee

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add brown sugar and stir continuously.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. The mixture should thicken and look glossy.

Step 3: Bake

  1. Carefully pour the hot toffee over the crackers.
  2. Spread evenly with a spatula.
  3. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until bubbly.

Step 4: Add Chocolate

  1. Remove from oven.
  2. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee.
  3. Let sit for 2–3 minutes until melted.
  4. Spread into a smooth chocolate layer.

Step 5: Decorate

  1. Sprinkle candy-coated chocolates evenly over the melted chocolate.
  2. Add festive sprinkles if desired.
  3. Gently press toppings into the chocolate.

Step 6: Chill & Slice

  1. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
  2. Once set, lift out and cut into squares or break into pieces.

Variations & Ideas

  • Peanut butter swirl: Drizzle melted peanut butter on top
  • White chocolate drizzle for contrast
  • Crushed nuts (pecans, almonds) instead of candy
  • Mint chocolate chips for a holiday twist

Nutrition (Approx. per piece)

  • Calories: ~180
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Carbs: 20 g
  • Sugar: 15 g

(Values vary depending on toppings)

Why You’ll Love This

  • Minimal ingredients
  • Big flavor with little effort
  • Perfect make-ahead dessert
  • Loved by kids and adults
  • Easy to customize

Conclusion

These Chocolate Toffee Cracker Bars are proof that simple ingredients can create a show-stopping dessert. Crunchy, buttery, chocolaty, and festive, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast. Make a double batch—you’ll thank yourself

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