“Holiday staple”: Only 3 ingredients. I make this every Christmas, and it never lasts long.
Every family has at least one holiday treat that never makes it to the leftovers container. The kind of dessert people “just taste once” and then quietly return for again and again. These 3-Ingredient Christmas Crack Bars are exactly that recipe. They show up on the table, and within minutes, half the tray is gone. What makes this treat so special is its simplicity. There’s no mixing bowls piled high in the sink, no long ingredient list, and no complicated steps to remember. Just crisp saltine crackers, rich buttery toffee, and a glossy chocolate topping that melts perfectly into every crack and corner. The combination is sweet, salty, crunchy, and completely irresistible.
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Making it in a disposable foil tray makes it even better. It’s stress-free, party-friendly, and ideal for busy holiday kitchens where oven space and time are precious. Whether you’re bringing dessert to a gathering, setting out a treat for guests, or wrapping up homemade gifts, this recipe delivers big flavor with almost no effort.
Once you make these bars, you’ll understand why they’ve earned a permanent place in so many Christmas traditions. They’re fast, familiar, and dangerously easy to love — the kind of recipe that disappears before you even think about seconds.
“Holiday staple”: Only 3 ingredients. I make this every Christmas, and it never lasts long.
Every holiday season, there’s one recipe that disappears faster than anything else on the dessert table. It’s sweet, salty, buttery, and dangerously addictive—and the best part is that it only needs three basic ingredients.
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is made directly in a disposable foil tray, which means zero stress, easy cleanup, and a dessert that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or gifting. Once you make it, you’ll understand why people ask for it every single year.
3-Ingredient Christmas Crack Bars (Foil Tray Version)
Ingredients
Saltine crackers – 1 sleeve (about 35–40 crackers)
Unsalted butter – 1 cup (2 sticks)
Light brown sugar, packed – 1 cup
Semisweet chocolate chips – 1½ cups (optional but highly recommended)
How to Make Christmas Crack Bars
Step 1: Prepare the Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a disposable 9×13-inch foil tray on a sturdy baking sheet so it’s easy to move in and out of the oven.
Step 2: Arrange the Crackers
Line the bottom of the tray with a single layer of saltine crackers. Break pieces as needed so the entire base is covered with very little space between crackers.
Step 3: Make the Toffee
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a full boil, then cook for 3–4 minutes until thick, smooth, and glossy.
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