Christmas Crack Cookies
We’re making Christmas crack cookies. If you’ve never heard of Christmas crackers, it’s one of the best Christmas desserts. It starts with a layer of saltine crackers, followed by a layer of toffee, and topped with a layer of chocolate.
It is delicious and wonderful. The only way to improve it is to turn it into a cookie. To bring out the toffee flavor, these cookies start with brown butter. Brown butter has a nutty flavor, similar to toffee, So they go well together. Saltines add the perfect crunch and a bit of saltiness.
“Christmas Crack Cookies Combine Saltine Crackers, Toffee And Chocolate Into One Delicious Treat.”🍪💕
But my previous easy Fudge Cookies with a few ingredients are also very delicious.
Ingredients Crack Cookies
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups flour (160 grams)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup saltine cracker chunks
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions Crack Cookies
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Brown Butter:
- Add the butter to a pan over medium heat.
- Stir as it melts and begins to bubble.
- After a few minutes, it will foam up. Once the foam subsides, you will have brown, nutty-smelling butter.
- Transfer the butter to a bowl and let it cool. To speed up cooling, place the bowl in the freezer or over a bowl of ice and stir.
- Mix the Dough:
- When the butter cools to room temperature texture, transfer it to a mixing bowl.
- Add the brown sugar and white sugar. Mix with a stand or hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Add the Mix-ins:
- Crush a handful of saltine crackers into small chunks. Avoid adding fine crumbs.
- Add the saltine chunks, toffee bits, and chocolate chunks to the dough.
- Mix on low until the mix-ins are evenly distributed.
- Scoop the Dough:
- Use a large cookie scoop (about 1/4 cup) to place dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Optionally, top each cookie with extra pieces of chocolate, saltine, and toffee.
- Bake:
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are just set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Christmas crack cookies. 🍪💕
Tips Crack Cookies
- If the toffee separates, don’t worry. It happens to everyone occasionally.
- Using a heavy-bottomed pan and continuous stirring helps prevent separation.
- Keep the heat low to avoid burning the toffee.
Why I Love This Christmas Crack Cookies 🍪💕
Sweet and Salty Flavor
Christmas Crack combines sweet and salty flavors with a satisfying crunch from the toffee and chocolate layers. It’s a fantastic flavor combination.
Easy to Make
Cracker toffee is easy to make, needing only a few simple ingredients and basic cooking skills.
Homemade Toffee
Homemade toffee is a treat that everyone loves. It’s my favorite cookie recipe.
Quick and Convenient
The short preparation and cooking time make it perfect for a quick sweet treat. It satisfies a sweet tooth without much effort.
Nutty Aroma
It fills your house with a lovely nutty aroma while baking.
Budget-Friendly
The recipe uses common, budget-friendly ingredients you likely have in your kitchen.
Holiday Tradition
Making this easy Cracker Toffee Cookie Recipe (Christmas Crack) every year during the holidays is a tradition at my house. We love anything with a toffee flavor.
Customizable
You can customize cracker toffee by adding toppings like chopped nuts, sprinkles, or crushed candy canes. Get creative and add your favorite topping to make it your recipe.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use a different type of cracker?
Yes, you can try different types of crackers for a unique twist on the classic recipe. Experiment with gluten-free crackers, graham crackers, Ritz crackers, or other plain crackers to see what you like best.
Can I make cracker toffee in advance?
Yes, you can make cracker toffee in advance. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature. If you want to extend its shelf life, you can also refrigerate it.
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Christmas Crack Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 ¼ cups flour 160 grams
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup saltine cracker chunks
- ½ cup toffee bits
- ½ cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Brown Butter:
- o Add the butter to a pan over medium heat.
- o Stir as it melts and begins to bubble.
- o After a few minutes, it will foam up. Once the foam subsides, you will have brown, nutty-smelling butter.
- o Transfer the butter to a bowl and let it cool. To speed up cooling, place the bowl in the freezer or over a bowl of ice and stir.
Mix the Dough:
- o When the butter cools to room temperature texture, transfer it to a mixing bowl.
- o Add the brown sugar and white sugar. Mix with a stand or hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- o Add the Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- o Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
Add the Mix-ins:
- o Crush a handful of saltine crackers into small chunks. Avoid adding fine crumbs.
- o Add the saltine chunks, toffee bits, and chocolate chunks to the dough.
- o Mix on low until the mix-ins are evenly distributed.
Scoop the Dough:
- o Use a large cookie scoop (about 1/4 cup) to place dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- o Optionally, top each cookie with extra pieces of chocolate, saltine, and toffee.
Bake:
- o Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are just set.
- o Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- o Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Christmas crack cookies. 🍪💕
Tips
- If the toffee separates, don't worry. It happens to everyone occasionally.
- Using a heavy-bottomed pan and continuous stirring helps prevent separation.
- Keep the heat low to avoid burning the toffee.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 387IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
