This Ritz Cracker Toffee is an easy sweet and salty dessert made with simple ingredients. Quick to prepare and perfect for holidays, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ritz Cracker Toffee is a simple yet irresistible treat that combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Buttery crackers form the base, topped with rich, gooey caramel and finished with a smooth layer of melted chocolate.
It’s a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect for holidays, parties, or whenever you want a sweet snack. We have been making Christmas Crack Recipe for years with saltine crackers. I wanted to try it with Ritz and everyone loved this easy Christmas Dessert.
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What's in this post: Ritz Cracker Toffee Recipe
Why We Love This Dessert
- Sweet and salty perfection: Buttery crackers, rich caramel, and chocolate create the ultimate flavor combination.
- Easy to make: Requires just a few simple ingredients and comes together quickly.
- Crowd-pleaser: Perfect for parties, holidays, or gifts for friends and family.
- Crunchy and gooey: Crispy cracker base with a soft, caramel layer and smooth chocolate topping.
- Versatile: Can be customized with nuts, sprinkles, or different types of chocolate.
Ingredients
- Ritz crackers: Use fresh crackers for the best crisp texture and balanced salty flavor.
- Butter: Real butter is key for a rich, buttery toffee base.
- Brown sugar: Pack it firmly for accurate measurement; it creates the caramel-like toffee layer.
- Chocolate chips: Choose semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate depending on your sweetness preference.
- Sprinkles: Optional, but perfect for adding color and a festive touch for any occasion.
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Variations
- Nuts. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the chocolate. We like pecans, almonds, or walnuts.
- Chocolate. Try using white chocolate or dark chocolate. Another tasty idea is to top with chocolate and then drizzle white chocolate on top.
- Candy. Crush peppermints, heath bars, or butterfingers on top.
- Sea Salt. Top with a little bit of sea salt.
- Crackers. Substitute saltine crackers instead of Ritz.
- Seasonal. This is so pretty to make for all the holidays and seasons. Try using candy corn for Halloween, pastel M&M’s for Easter, heart sprinkles for Valentine’s Day.
How To Make Ritz Cracker Toffee
- Preheat the oven. It needs to be set to 350 F. Then line a jelly roll pan with foil and spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
Step 1. Lay the crackers on the baking sheet in an even layer. If there is a gap in the tray of crackers, you can break the crackers to get a single layer.
Step 2. Combine the butter and brown sugar. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat.
Step 3. Once the butter melts, add the brown sugar and stir to combine.
Step 4. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for several minutes until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat.
Step 5. Immediately pour the hot mixture over the whole pan of crackers covering them completely. Then put the pan in the oven to bake for 3 to 5 minutes or just until the edges of the brown sugar mixture get bubbly.
Step 6. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on the crackers.
Step 7. Allow the chocolate to set. Then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate chips over the cracker layer.
Step 8. Top with sprinkles. I like to let the kids help with this step. Next, place the pan in the refrigerator to allow the toffee to harden. It should take about 1 to 2 hours.
Step 9. Then remove the toffee from the pan. Break it apart into pieces with your hands.
Step 10. Serve and enjoy this delicious treat.
Pro Tips
- Arrange crackers tightly: Place the crackers side by side so they touch. This prevents the caramel from seeping through and helps the toffee hold together.
- Cook the caramel properly: Boil the butter and brown sugar mixture long enough for it to thicken and become bubbly. Undercooking will result in soft toffee that won’t set.
- Line your pan: Use aluminum foil or parchment paper to line the baking sheet for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Spread quickly: Once the caramel is ready, pour and spread it over the crackers right away before it starts to set.
- Melt chocolate evenly: After baking, sprinkle chocolate chips on top and let them sit for a few minutes to soften before spreading into a smooth layer.
- Use quality chocolate: Higher-quality chocolate melts better and gives a smoother, richer finish.
- Cool completely: Allow the toffee to set fully at room temperature or in the fridge before breaking into pieces for clean edges.
- Add toppings while warm: Sprinkle sea salt, nuts, or sprinkles while the chocolate is still soft so they stick well.
- Don’t overbake: Keep an eye on the caramel layer in the oven to avoid burning.
- Break into pieces: Once set, break into rustic pieces or cut with a sharp knife for cleaner squares.
- Store properly: Keep in an airtight container to maintain crunch and freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store the leftover toffee in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Place parchment paper in between the layers so they don’t stick to each other during storage.
I use my hands and break into pieces. You can also use a sharp knife to help get the process started.
Wrap pieces individually in plastic wrap or parchment and place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2–3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
More Chocolate Christmas Desserts
- Christmas Crunch
- Pretzel Toffee
- Christmas chocolate covered oreos
- Christmas Bark Recipe
- Reindeer Pretzels
Make this easy Ritz cracker Christmas crack recipe for your next holiday, party, or sweet craving and watch it disappear fast! Share it with friends and family, and don’t forget to leave a comment and star rating to let others know how much you loved it.
Ritz Cracker Toffee
Ingredients
- 1 box Ritz Crackers
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 11.5 oz Chocolate Chips semi-sweet, milk or dark chocolate will work
- Sprinkles
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Line a jelly roll pan with foil. Spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Fill the bottom of the cookie sheet with the Ritz crackers. If there is a gap, you can break the crackers to get a single layer. Set the pan aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add brown sugar once butter is completely melted and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 2-3 minutes until the mixture has thickened.
- Immediately remove from heat and pour bubbly mixture over crackers covering the crackers completely.
- Place the pan in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or just until the edges of brown sugar mixture gets bubbly.
- Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the crackers.
- Allow the crackers to sit for 5 minutes to melt the chocolate. Then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate over the cracker layer.
- Top with sprinkles.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator to allow the toffee to harden (1-2 hours).
- Then remove the toffee from the pan and break it apart into pieces with your hands. Enjoy!
It was my first time making it and it came out great.
Tamara – Wahoo! So happy to hear! Thanks for letting me know! It made my day!