This graham cracker toffee is completely addicting and easy to make with graham crackers, buttery brown sugar toffee, chocolate and nuts. Perfect for the holiday season!

Graham cracker toffee on a baking sheet.

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Easy Graham Cracker Toffee Crack

Graham cracker toffee is a yummy variation of my favorite saltine cracker toffee (also known as Christmas crack). It’s like an easier version of homemade toffee that tastes just as delicious!

They’re one of the best holiday desserts to make because they come together so quickly on one tray with just 5 ingredients in 30 minutes! A single layer of graham cracker sheets, followed by buttery melted toffee, and finished with a layer of chocolate on top!

Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe Ingredients

Only five ingredients are all it takes to make these delicious toffee graham crack bar treats!

Graham cracker toffee ingredients on the counter.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Butter: Since there is no salt added to the ingredients, salted butter will work to balance out the sugars.
  • Brown sugar: For a sweeter taste I used light brown sugar. If you like a richer flavoring use dark brown sugar.
  • Graham crackers: You will want to keep them in the full sheet and not break them up until they are baked together.
  • Chocolate chips: Choose your favorite type of chocolate chips and melt them on top as one of the layers. I used semi-sweet but any will do!
  • Almonds: Slivered almonds or chopped pecans work great to top graham cracker toffee! I have even made it with toasted walnuts.

How to Make Graham Cracker Toffee

These graham cracker toffee treats are so delicious you will be making another batch just for you to have a bite!

Showing how to make graham cracker toffee in a 4 step collage.
  • Prepare pan. Line a large jelly roll pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray and then line the pan with graham crackers.
  • Boil. Place the butter and sugar in a medium-sized pot over medium-low heat. Stir until the butter is melted. Once the butter has melted, bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Then let simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Spread over top. Once it’s nice and bubbly and changed to more of a caramel color, remove the pan from heat and pour evenly over the crackers. Spread the mixture with a knife, however, it doesn’t have to be perfect. Try to move fast during this part so the toffee doesn’t harden. Place pan in the oven and bake for 7-9 minutes.
  • Bake and add toppings. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool slightly. Place chocolate chips immediately on top and allow to sit for a few minutes until softened. Then use a spatula to spread.
Graham cracker toffee on a plate.

Tips and Variations

  • Cookies, not crumbs. Don’t substitute graham cracker crumbs for the crackers. You want big pieces of cracked cookies!
  • Pan size. This recipe calls for a jelly roll pan or large baking sheet, but to make half the recipe, you can use a half-sheet pan.
  • Line the baking sheet. Use foil and make sure to spray with a nonstick spray for easier cleanup.
  • Using an offset spatula. It makes spreading an even layer of melted toffee and chocolate easier.
  • Additional toppings. If you want to add anything to the chocolate layer, add them while the melted chocolate is still warm. Favorites include Heath bar, M&M candies, crushed candy canes, sprinkles, pretzels or candied nuts.
  • For a different flavor profile also popular around the holidays, try my peppermint graham cracker toffee

These Make Wonderful Gifts!

This is another of my favorite neighbor Christmas gifts! Graham cracker toffee travels well, so giving them to friends, family, and neighbors is a great idea.

Just wrap it in cellophane wrap and tie it with a ribbon. It’s as easy as that!

Storing Suggestions

Once set, cooled, and cracked, store them in an airtight freezer-friendly container and keep them frozen for up to 3 months. They’re amazing to eat straight out of the freezer!

Graham cracker toffee on a white plate.

More easy candy recipes for the holidays include homemade Oreo balls, easy microwave caramels and chocolate truffles.

More Holiday Candy and Cookie Recipes

graham cracker toffee stacked on plate

Easy Graham Cracker Toffee

5 from 23 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
This graham cracker toffee is completely addicting and easy to make with graham crackers, buttery brown sugar toffee, chocolate and nuts. Perfect for the holiday season
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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar , packed
  • 15 graham crackers , full sheets
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped almonds , or pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large (11×15") jelly roll pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray and then line the pan with 15 graham crackers.
  • Melt butter and brown sugar. Place 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar in a medium-sized pot over medium-low heat. Stir until the butter is melted. Once the butter has melted, bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Then let simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Pour toffee over crackers. Once it’s nice and bubbly and changed to more of a caramel color, remove the pan from heat and pour evenly over the crackers. Spread the mixture with a knife, however, it doesn’t have to be perfect. Try to move fast during this part so the toffee doesn’t harden. Place pan in the oven and bake for 7-9 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and allow to cool slightly. Place 1 cup chocolate chips immediately on top and allow to sit for a few minutes until softened. Then use a spatula to spread.
  • Sprinkle crushed nuts on top if desired. Then place in the freezer for 15 minutes to cool. Once the chocolate has hardened, break pieces off the foil and place them in a container.

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

Optional toppings: You can leave this toffee plain or add any type of chopped nuts. You could also add chopped heath bar, sprinkles or mini M&M’s. Make sure to add when the chocolate is still warm. 
Freezer Instructions: Once broken, store in a sealed container and freeze for up to 3 months. I actually prefer them straight from the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 22mg, Sodium: 237mg, Potassium: 103mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 235IU, Calcium: 59mg, Iron: 1.5mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.