Description
Christmas Pretzel Peanut Cracker Toffee is a salty-sweet holiday treat made with layers of crackers, pretzels, buttery toffee, melted chocolate, and chopped peanuts. It’s festive, easy to make, and perfect for gifting or snacking.
Ingredients
Saltine crackers or buttery crackers
Mini pretzels
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup salted or honey roasted peanuts, chopped
Holiday sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Arrange a single layer of saltine crackers on the sheet, filling in gaps with mini pretzels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar. Let it bubble for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- Pour the hot toffee over the cracker and pretzel layer, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes, until the toffee is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let sit for 2–3 minutes until softened, then spread into an even layer.
- Top with chopped peanuts and festive sprinkles while the chocolate is still warm.
- Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge before breaking into pieces.
Notes
Swap peanuts with pecans, almonds, or omit entirely for a nut-free version.
Use graham crackers or Ritz instead of saltines for a different flavor.
Add crushed peppermint or red and green M&Ms for extra festive flair.
Drizzle with white chocolate for a decorative touch.
No candy thermometer needed—just boil the toffee until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
