Name: Ritz Cracker Toffee Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, unsalted; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 180g box Ritz snowflake crackers (original Ritz can be used ); 1 250g bag semi sweet chocolate chips

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Make this buttery Ritz Christmas Cracker Toffee with snowflake crackers and melted chocolate. It’s an easy, festive holiday treat everyone loves!

A plate of chocolate-covered crackers topped with snowflake-patterned cookies, arranged in a festive red and white dish.

This recipe is my spin on the traditional Christmas cracker toffee, made with Ritz snowflake crackers instead of plain crackers or saltines. Same buttery, caramel, chocolate magic… just way cuter and festive.

This is one of those recipes that magically disappears faster than socks in a dryer. I’ll make a pan, set it aside to cool, and somehow the teenage boys wander through the kitchen “just to look” and suddenly half the tray is gone.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe is wonderfully forgiving, which makes it perfect for busy holiday baking when distractions (and teenagers) are unavoidable. It also breaks into rustic, snackable pieces that are ideal for sharing, gifting, or sneaking straight from the pan.

Looking for more toffee recipes? Be sure to check out my pretzel toffee, traditional cracker toffee, gluten free cracker toffee and Ritz cracker toffee cookies!

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This is one of my go-to treats for cookie exchanges, holiday gifting, or when you need something festive but don’t have the patience for rolling dough or chilling cookies. It looks fancy, tastes indulgent, and secretly takes very little effort—my favourite kind of holiday recipe.

A box of Snowflake Ritz crackers, a bowl of butter, a bowl of chocolate chips, and a bowl of brown sugar are arranged on a wooden surface, each labeled with text.

Ingredients

Butter – This creates the rich, buttery base that turns into that irresistible caramel layer.
Dark brown sugar – Brown sugar melts into the butter to form a sweet, glossy toffee with deep flavour.
Ritz snowflake crackers – The salty crunch that balances the sweetness perfectly and gives this recipe its signature texture.
Chocolate chips – Smooth, creamy chocolate that melts beautifully over the hot toffee.

A baking tray lined with parchment paper holds several golden-brown, hexagonal crackers with a decorative pattern. Some crackers are broken, and a red-and-white towel is partially visible in the upper left corner.

Instructions

1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lay crackers evenly on the cookie sheet (reserve 6-8 crackers).
3. Combine butter and sugar in a medium saucepan.

A baking tray lined with parchment paper holds a layer of hexagonal crackers covered in a thick, glossy caramel sauce. A red and white striped cloth is partially visible in the corner.

4. Heat to boiling over high, stirring consistently. Once the mixture comes to a boil, turn to medium high heat and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over the crackers.
5. Bake for 10 minutes.

A rectangular baking tray filled with a dessert topped with a thick, glossy layer of melted chocolate, swirled evenly across the surface.

6. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips and spread the chocolate over the entire cookie sheet as it melts.

A baking tray lined with parchment paper holds a dessert topped with a layer of melted chocolate and scattered hexagonal crackers on top. A red-striped towel is partially visible in the background.

7. Top with broken Ritz if desired.

Hexagon-shaped cookies, some whole and some broken, are scattered on a dark, chocolate-covered surface. The cookies have a snowflake-like pattern stamped on top.

8. Allow to cool for at least two hours before breaking into pieces.

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Recipe Notes

Make sure your crackers are packed tightly on the baking sheet so the toffee spreads evenly without gaps.
Watch the butter and sugar closely as it comes to a boil, stir consistently for several minutes to allow the mixture to thicken and incorporate. I like to use a whisk for this.
Spread the chocolate while it’s still warm so you get a smooth, glossy layer.
Let it cool completely before breaking it into pieces for clean edges and the best crunch.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep the toffee crisp.

A close-up of square chocolate-covered crackers topped with round cookies featuring a snowflake design, stacked on a plate with a red and white chevron edge.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use regular Ritz crackers instead of snowflake ones?
Yes, absolutely. The snowflake crackers are festive, but regular Ritz work perfectly and taste just as good.

Do I need to refrigerate the toffee to set it?
Nope. Letting it cool at room temperature is best so the chocolate sets without condensation. I often quick set it in the fridge or freezer though!

Can I use milk or semi-sweet chocolate instead of milk chocolate?
Definitely. Milk chocolate is classic, but dark or semi-sweet chocolate works great if you prefer a less sweet finish.

A plate of chocolate-covered Ritz crackers with snowflake patterns is displayed on a festive placemat, with a Ritz cracker box and a red-and-white striped cloth in the background.

If you’re looking for a holiday treat that feels nostalgic, festive, and totally irresistible, this Ritz Christmas Cracker Toffee deserves a spot on your baking list. Just don’t expect leftovers—especially if there are teenagers in the house.

If you love Ritz as much as we do be sure to check out these chocolate peanut butter Ritz cookies too!