Ritz Cracker Toffee is a sweet and salty treat made with buttery crackers, rich caramel, and a smooth chocolate topping. Perfect for snacking or gifting.
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 gifting to 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
- Box of Ritz Crackers. Make sure they are fresh.
- Butter. Real butter will give the toffee the best flavor.
- Brown Sugar. Pack the brown sugar into the cup. You can also use Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe.
- Chocolate Chips. Choose from semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk or dark chocolate chips.
- Sprinkles. We used Christmas sprinkles, but you can use any type you prefer.
Skip to the bottom and find the complete ingredient list and recipe.
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. 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 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 closely: Make sure the crackers touch each other so the caramel doesn’t seep through, which helps the toffee hold together and makes it easier to cut.
- Boil the butter and brown sugar properly: Cook long enough until the mixture reaches the right consistency. If undercooked, the toffee will be soft and won’t harden.
- Line the pan with foil: Use aluminum foil to line the baking sheet for easy cleanup and to prevent the caramel from sticking.
- Cool completely before breaking into pieces: Let the toffee set fully at room temperature to ensure clean, easy slices.
- Optional toppings: Sprinkle with sea salt, chopped nuts, or drizzle extra chocolate on top for added flavor and texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate: A good-quality chocolate will melt smoothly and give a richer, glossy finish.
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
Try this easy Ritz Cracker Toffee Crack and then come back and leave a comment and star rating. I can’t wait to hear from you!
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
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!