Easy Saltine Christmas Cracker Candy Recipe

Published Dec 21, 2023 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Catherine's Plates via YouTube

This wonderful candy recipe idea by Catherine’s Plates on YouTube is the perfect candy to serve this Christmas. For sure your party will be one to remember and both adults and kids alike will come for these candies until the platter is all clean!

This candy is not only best for Christmas but also other occasions, too. You can try making this in other flavors that you want and experiment with the toppings by adding whatever you prefer. Learn how to make this quick and easy candy now.

Ingredients for Christmas Cracker Candy:

1½-2 sleeves of saltine crackers
1 cup of brown sugar, packed
1 cup of butter
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 (10 ounces) package of mini chocolate chips

How to Make Christmas Cracker Candy:

Step 1

Line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil, then lightly grease it with a nonstick cooking spray, and preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the crackers on the prepared pan in a single layer and set them aside, then place a medium pot on a stove over medium heat, and add in the brown sugar and butter. Give them a good stir until completely melted, then keep stirring for about 5 minutes until the sugar is incorporated and smooth, and turn off the heat.

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Step 2

Add the vanilla extract, then give them a good stir, and allow the mixture to thicken. Drizzle the caramel over the crackers evenly, then spread it around until completely covered, and put it in the preheated oven to bake for 5 minutes until bubbly. Remove it from the oven, then sprinkle the chocolate chips all over the top evenly, and put it back in the oven to bake for another 2 to 3 minutes until the chocolate chips have slightly melted.

Easy Christmas Candy Recipe Idea — Image credit: Catherine’s Plates via YouTube

Step 3

Remove it from the oven, then spread the chocolate evenly on top, and garnish with sprinkles, crushed nuts, or crushed peppermint candies. Let it sit on the counter to cool completely, then transfer it to the refrigerator, and allow it to chill for about 1 hour or freeze for 30 minutes until solid. Break the crackers into pieces, then transfer them to a serving platter, and serve. Enjoy!