🍬 Crockpot Christmas Crack
Makes 1 large sheet / ~20 pieces | Prep: 10 min | Cook: 2 hrs | Chill: 1 hr | Total: ~3.5 hrs
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cracker Layer:
1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers, arranged in a single layer on parchment paper
For the Slow-Cooked Toffee Layer:
1 cup (2 sticks / 227g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
½ cup (120g) peanut butter (or almond butter, Nutella, or cookie butter)
For the Chocolate Topper:
1–2 cups (6–12 oz) chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
Optional toppings:
Crushed peanuts, pecans, or pretzels
Holiday sprinkles
Sea salt flakes
Mini marshmallows
🍫 Pro Tip: Use high-quality chocolate for the shiniest, tastiest finish.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Arrange Crackers
Line a jelly roll pan or baking sheet (approx. 10x15") with parchment paper.
Lay saltine crackers side by side in a tight, even layer — no gaps!
2️⃣ Make the Toffee in the Crockpot
In your slow cooker, combine:
Butter
Brown sugar
Peanut butter
Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through.
🔥 Why low & slow? Prevents burning and creates a smooth, fudgy texture.
3️⃣ Pour Over Crackers
After 2 hours, carefully pour the hot mixture over the crackers — evenly!
Use a spatula to spread gently so every cracker is coated.
4️⃣ Melt the Chocolate
Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the warm toffee layer.
Let sit 5 minutes to melt — then spread into a smooth top layer.
5️⃣ Add Toppings & Chill
Immediately sprinkle with nuts, sprinkles, or sea salt.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour until completely firm.
6️⃣ Break & Serve
Lift slab out using parchment.
Break into rustic shards — the more jagged, the more festive!
Store in an airtight container at room temp.
🎁 Perfect for: Cookie trays, gift tins, teacher presents, or midnight snacking.
🌈 Variations & Pro Hacks
🍫 White Chocolate Peppermint: Use white chocolate + crushed candy canes
🥜 Nutty Crunch: Press chopped peanuts into the toffee before adding chocolate
🌱 Vegan Option: Use plant-based butter, sugar, and dairy-free chocolate
❄️ Freeze It! Freeze whole sheet up to 3 months — break when frozen for clean edges
🥥 Holiday Twist: Add shredded coconut or red/green M&Ms
🧈 Extra Rich? Stir ¼ cup honey or maple syrup into the toffee mix
🧠 Why the Crockpot Works So Well
Even heat distribution = no hot spots or burnt sugar
Slow melting = deeper caramelization without stirring
Hands-off safety = no risk of boiling syrup burns
It’s like letting your crockpot become a mini candy kitchen.
❤️ Final Thought: More Than a Treat — It’s a Holiday Tradition in the Making
This Crockpot Christmas Crack isn’t about perfection.
It’s about ease. Joy. And the kind of sweet, salty, crunchy indulgence that makes someone say, “Wait — did you make this?” with wide eyes.
So turn on the slow cooker, let the house fill with buttery warmth, and know that dessert is already taken care of — with minimal effort and maximum wow factor.
Because sometimes, the best holiday magic comes not from Santa…
But from your countertop. ✨💝