Chocolate Bark with Saltine Crackers
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This easy Christmas Peppermint Cracker Candy is one of the simplest holiday treats you’ll make all season. Made with buttery toffee, crunchy saltine crackers, melted chocolate, and crushed candy canes, it’s perfect for cookie trays, homemade gifts, holiday parties, and Christmas dessert tables. Best of all, it comes together in about 30 minutes with just a handful of pantry ingredients.
This recipe for Christmas saltine cracker candy bark is easy to follow and requires no special equipment or ingredients. So gather your supplies and get started!
Why Try this recipe
- EASY. Only 5 simple ingredients – super simple to make and easy enough for kids to help make
- FAST. Ready in about 30 minutes and no candy thermometer needed
- FESTIVE. So pretty and perfect for holiday gift boxes
- MAKE AHEAD. – this makes a great make-ahead Christmas candy
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Ingredients for Christmas peppermint candy
- Saltine Crackers – The salty crackers create the classic crunchy base that makes Christmas Crack so addictive.
- Chocolate Chips – Milk chocolate creates a sweeter candy while semi-sweet balances the sweetness.
- Peppermint Candy – Use crushed candy canes or peppermint baking bits for the best texture.
- Butter – Real butter produces the richest homemade toffee.
Chocolate Bark with Saltine Crackers – without Peppermint
If you don’t like peppermint, you can just omit the Peppermint extract or sub with vanilla extract.
How to make Christmas peppermint candy
Step by Step Instructions Overview. Full details in recipe card.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a 13×9 cookie sheet with foil, spray with non-stick spray, lay saltines flat, covering the entire baking sheet and set aside.
Step 1 – Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the saltines and spread evenly.
Step 2 – In a medium saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar together, and bring to a boil.
Step 3 – Boil for 3-5 min until sugar is dissolved and the mixture turns a darker brown
Step 4 – Pour mixture over saltines.
Step 5 – Bake for 5 minutes, then let the pan set while you melt the chocolate.
Step 6 – In a glass bowl, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil, then pour the melted chocolate on top of the candied mixture and spread evenly.
Step 7 – Melt white chocolate chips and add peppermint extract. Drizzle lines of peppermint white chocolate back and forth across the top.
Step 8 – Using a toothpick, make vertical and horizontal lines to run the peppermint white chocolate across the candy. Let the baking sheet cool to room temperature and refrigerate overnight or for 8 hrs. Cut into squares.
For more fun peppermint recipes, try my Mini Peppermint Cheesecakes, my Peppermint Hot Chocolate and my Peppermint Crunch Cookies.
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Tips for best results
- Let the candy cool completely before breaking it into pieces. Otherwise, it won’t be easy to get clean lines.
- If you are using essential oils, make sure that they are food-grade.
- Add some crushed candy canes on top for an extra festive touch!
- Store the candy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if you need to make a large batch.
- Feel free to use any type of chocolate that you like.
- You can add the peppermint to the semi-sweet chips if you do not want to use white chocolate.
- You can use ¼ tsp peppermint extract instead of real peppermint oil.
Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature.
For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze for up to 3 months. Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Homemade Gift Idea 🎁
Package the peppermint candy in festive tins, cellophane bags, or holiday treat boxes. It makes an inexpensive homemade Christmas gift for neighbors, teachers, coworkers, and cookie exchanges.
FAQs
Can I use graham crackers?
Yes. Graham crackers make a sweeter version, while saltines create the traditional recipe.
Can I use dark chocolate?
Absolutely. Dark chocolate balances the sweetness nicely.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes! It’s actually even better after chilling for several hours.
Can I freeze peppermint cracker candy?
Yes. Freeze in an airtight container for up to three months.
More Candy Recipes
- Homemade Fudge – A basic fudge recipe for any time of year.
- Christmas Fudge – the creamiest fudge for Christmas!
- Peppermint Fudge – Delicious peppermint meets creamy chocolate in this simple fudge recipe.
- Milk Chocolate Peppermint Fudge – A classic combo
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge – A delicious twist on chocolate fudge
Christmas Peppermint Candy
Equipment
- aluminum foil
- non-stick cooking spray
- toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 30 saltine crackers
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tsp coconut oil divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a 13×9 baking sheet with foil, spray with non-stick spray, lay saltines flat covering the entire baking sheet and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar together, and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 3-5 minutes until sugar is dissolved and mixture turns a darker brown.
- Pour butter and sugar mixture over the saltines and spread evenly.
- Bake for 5 minutes, and then let the pan set while you melt the chocolate.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil and pour on the top of the candied mixture and spread evenly
- Melt white chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil, once chocolate is melted add peppermint extract.
- Drizzle lines of peppermint white chocolate back and forth across the top.
- Using a toothpick make vertical and horizontal lines to run the peppermint white chocolate across the candy.
- Let the baking sheet cool to room temperature and refrigerate overnight or for 8 hrs.
Notes
*You can add the peppermint to the semi-sweet chips if you do not want to use white chocolate.
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