How to Make Cracker Candy

How to Make Cracker Candy

If you're an avid baker, then you've likely heard of cracker candy before. And if you haven't, then this article will surely fill you in on everything you need to know. While cracker candy is trendy during the holidays, we believe that you can enjoy this treat year-round. Whether you're hoping to whip up a batch of sweets to share with family and friends or to save for yourself to enjoy after meals, cracker candy is an excellent option. If you've recently tried this dessert and are wondering how to make it yourself, then you're in the right spot. Read on to learn the many tips and tricks Bob's Red Mill baking experts use when making a batch of irresistible cracker candy. We're confident that your next batch will be the best yet!

What Is Cracker Candy?

Whether you're at home or gathering with friends, biting into something sweet is the ideal way to end the night. And what's a better sweet to bite into than something homemade? Cracker candy is essentially a homemade version of toffee. Easy to make and quick to bake, it's a definite crowd-pleaser. So much so that we've yet to leave a gathering with leftovers! However, when making the perfect cracker candy, there's one thing in particular that needs to be done just rightthe flavoring. The ideal toffee cracker candy has a flavor that's the perfect balance of chocolate, caramel and crunch, and to make this dessert irresistible, one mustn't outshine the others. An excellent dessert to make as a family, invite the little ones to get involved and allow them to use their creativity when it comes to add-ins. Sprinkles, nuts, peanut butter chips and dried fruit are just a few of the many sweet ingredients that can be worked into this recipe.

Is All Cracker Candy Equal?

To create a cracker candy that your friends and family will love, be sure to take their taste preferences into account when making it. While it's not hard to make cracker candy, there are several varieties, each with a fun twist on flavor. Some may love the sweet ingredients in German chocolate cracker candy, where others might crave something a bit more savory like saltine cracker candy. It's easy to spiral down the loophole of the many cracker candy recipes out there. To ensure dessert success, we recommend starting with a solid base recipe and working in additional ingredients like chopped pecans, dark chocolate chips or peanut butter chips. You'll be surprised by how easy it is to make this recipe your own.

What to Use for a Cracker Candy Base

Homemade Graham Crackers When creating the base of cracker candy, there are a few different crackers to choose from. The most popular type of cracker used to create this delicious dessert is saltines or graham crackers. However, if you feel like getting creative, white chocolate graham crackers or buttery Ritz also make for excellent versions of cracker candy. The crackers can be enjoyed as is or coated in sugary syrup, frosting and even peanut butter. Some crackers are topped with chopped nuts, coconut, marshmallows and chocolate chips, while others are dunked in melted chocolate. No matter what ingredients you use when making this sweet dessert, it's bound to be a treat that everyone remembers. Continue scrolling to discover how you can create the perfect cracker candy base to make all of your dessert dreams come true.

Cracker Candy Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 box Graham Crackers
  • 1 bag Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 2 sticks Butter
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar

How to Make Cracker Candy

Prepare

The first step in making tasty cracker candy is to be fully prepared. Make sure your oven is reading the correct temperature, set out the kitchen tools and ingredients needed, and review the recipe once or twice. Preparing ahead of time will ensure that you have everything needed to make sure your recipe is successful.

Preheat the Oven

Preheat the oven to 350F. As it's heating, line a sheet pan with foil and then place the graham crackers in too until the pan is fully covered.

Create the Sugar Mixture

Bring butter and brown sugar to boil in a pot and cook at medium heat for about 7 minutes.

Coat the Graham Crackers

Once the sugar mixture is ready, pour it atop the graham crackers, coating them evenly. Then place them back in the oven for five minutes.

Top the Crackers

Next, remove the pan from the oven and add the topping of your choice. Chocolate chips, nuts and even sunflower seeds serve as delicious topping choices and deliver a satisfying crunch. Once the crackers are evenly topped, place them back on the pan and put them in the oven for one minute.

Spread the Chocolate

If you use chocolate chips to top your cracker candy, you want to make sure that the chocolate is spread out evenly. After placing your candy back in the oven for about one minute, remove the pan and spread the chocolate out smoothly.

Freeze and Enjoy

Now that your cracker candy has been properly topped, place it in the freezer for an hour until the chocolate has solidified. Lastly, break your frozen cracker candy into bite-size pieces and portion out what you and your guests will enjoy right now. Then, seal the rest into an airtight container and place it into the fridge for up to one week.

Cracker Candy Toppings

Chocolate pralines and chocolate bar pieces As we mentioned before, cracker candy can be made in a variety of different ways. Depending on your taste preferences and the ingredients you have on hand, you can create a cracker candy recipe that will satisfy all of your cravings. So get started making this delicious dessert, and pull from the cracker candy toppings listed below for inspiration. We can't wait to see what you choose to create!

Pralines

Arguably the most well-known variety of cracker candy, the praline-inspired recipe is one that everyone has to try at least once. It's a dessert loaded with chopped pecans, chocolate chips, boiled butter and brown sugar and is so good that some people may even call it addictive. If you're searching for a candy that will appeal to nearly everyone's taste buds, then praline-inspired cracker candy is the dessert for you. The great thing about making this candy at home is that it's entirely customizable. This means that if pecans aren't your favorite, you can easily replace them with another type. Peanuts, walnuts and cashews are just a few of the many nuts that would taste great mixed into this recipe. If you dont feel like using saltines, you can also take this recipe up a notch by using homemade sweet crackers.

German Chocolate Cracker Candy

Regular milk chocolate and dark chocolate work great when making cracker candy. But, if you're hoping to take this dessert to the next level, skip the milk chocolate and use German chocolate instead. A bit sweeter than semi-sweet chocolate, using German chocolate in this recipe can subtly change the flavor without revamping the recipe altogether. Load your German chocolate cracker candy up with coconut, pecans and the signature boiled butter and brown sugar mixture. It's sure to be a sweet treat that even the pickiest chocolate connoisseurs will enjoy.

Peppermint Cracker Candy

Green fresh mint om the wooden table If you're nearing the holidays and still don't have the perfect dessert recipe picked out, then cracker candy is a no-fail option. It's nearly impossible not to love when combined with peppermint and the ideal dessert to add to your holiday baking list. In fact, peppermint cracker candy is so good it's been giving unique names like peppermint bark and peppermint Christmas crack. Ideal for Christmas snacking or to deliver to friends and family as a tasty gift. It's sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

S'mores Cracker Candy

Bring the campfire fun indoors and enjoy a deliciously creamy and sweet S'mores-inspired cracker candy. Instead of roasting marshmallows over the fire, they can be cooked directly in the oven for a more flavorful and mess-free option. Now, this doesn't mean that you have to ditch the campfire traditions altogether. On the contrary, this S'mores cracker candy is an excellent recipe to invite the family to be a part of. So have fun in the kitchen, spend time together, and even break out into some of your favorite campfire songs. It's a treat that the entire family will enjoy. Now that you know how to make cracker candy properly, it's time to decide your topping of choice and start baking. From sweet tomatoes to praline-inspired treats, cracker candy is sure to be a hit no matter who you serve it to. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, we hope your day is full of fun and flavor. Have a cracker candy recipe that's been passed down to you? We'd love to hear the many ingredients you include in your cracker candy recipes. Let us know how you make this sweet tree in the comments below!
Bob's Red Mill
September 18 2021

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