Easy Graham Cracker Toffee Bars with Craisens
These Graham Cracker Toffee Bars are a decadent, chocolatey treat with a delightful crunch! Topped with nuts and dried cranberries, they’re perfect for gifting, sharing, or indulging in yourself.
Before Christmas, my husband and I received a pretty little gift bag tied with a ribbon from some friends from church. Inside, we found a sweet treat unlike anything I’d ever tried before. One bite in, and I was hooked! Decadent, chocolaty, with little bursts of crunchy, nutty deliciousness—I knew right away that I needed the recipe.
I texted the thoughtful couple who had gifted us these treats, thanking them and (of course) asking for the recipe. Thankfully, they were happy to share – so I’m sharing it with you, too!
After a little research, I discovered this recipe is a variation of the classic saltine cracker toffee, sometimes called “Christmas Crack.” But this version? It’s even better! Instead of saltines, the base is made with graham crackers, giving it a rich, caramelized flavor. The unique twist? Chopped nuts and dried cranberries, which add the perfect balance of crunch and chew – sort of like a fruit and nut bar.
Fair warning—these toffee bars are completely addictive! They make a big batch, so they’re perfect for gifting, holiday dessert trays, or just a treat-yourself moment with a hot cup of coffee.
Why You’ll Love These Graham Cracker Toffee Bars
- Easy to Make – Simple ingredients and minimal prep.
- Decadent & Chocolatey – A mix of sweet toffee, graham crackers, and rich chocolate with treats of nuts and dried cranberries make a perfect combination.
- Perfect for Gifting – Wrap up in treat bags for a thoughtful homemade gift.
- Addictively Delicious – If you don’t want to eat the whole pan, you just might want to plan to give some away!;)
Ingredients for Graham Cracker Toffee Bars
For exact measurements and instructions, check out the full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Graham crackers
- Butter – I used unsalted butter, since I was using salted almonds for some salty-ness
- Brown sugar – Light or dark brown sugar is fine
- Chocolate chips – I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can use whatever kind you prefer
- Chopped nuts – I used salted almonds that I rough chopped in my mini food processor
- Dried cranberries – I used craisens.
Simple Instructions for Making Graham Cracker Toffee Bars
(For all the detailed instructions, refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)
1.Line a parchment lined pan with graham crackers. 2. Melt the butter & brown sugar until it comes to just a boil. Pour over graham wafers. Sprinkle with nuts & craisens. 3.Bake until the toffee becomes bubbly. 3. Sprinkle on chocolate chips and bake 1-2 minutes until soft & spreadable. 4.After cooling completely, break or cut into bars. 
5. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Watch me Make This Recipe
I made a short video of this easy recipe. Click the arrow to watch it below:
Helpful Tips When Making This Recipe
- Reserve some chopped nuts to sprinkle on the warm chocolate for a nice topping.
- Let the toffee set fully before breaking or cutting. I set the pan in the freezer for a few minutes to speed up the process.
- Work quickly through each step. This recipe is really easy, but I didn’t linger too long on any one step! I worried a bit when some of the toffee started to peak through the chocolate as I spreaded it, but it cooled and turned out just fine.
Substitutions and Variations for this Graham Cracker Toffee Bars
- You can add some raisens along with the craisens to give it another flavor burst.
- Top the warmed chocolate with colored sprinkles or large salt for a different look and flavor.
- Try different nuts like pecans or walnuts for variety.
Grandma Rita’s Kitchen Tips
If you’re preparing for a holiday with lots of extra guests and parties to go to, let your freezer be your best friend! You can make cookies and bars ahead of time and freeze them in airtight containers to help avoid that last minute panic!
Other Sweet Treats You’ll Love
- Peanut butter fudge bars is a recipe perfect for potlucks and parties (and my kids just LOVE them!).
- Make these lemon bars 8×8 pan for a burst of bright flavor and color on party dessert trays.
- Pecan bars with cake mix are a much easier take on the all-time favorite pecan pie!
- This chocolate bar with rice krispies and caramel is so hard to name, but I’m telling you – it’s out of this world delicious!
- Cranberry lemon bars are kind of like a brownie – and similar to the cranberry bliss bar at Starbucks!
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Graham Cracker Toffee Bars with Almonds & Craisens
Graham cracker toffee bars are a dangerously delicious treat! Layers of graham crackers, rich toffee, melty chocolate, crunchy nuts and crasients make these bars absolutely addicting. Perfect for holiday trays or anytime snacking!
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve graham crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark brown sugar works)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped salted almonds
- 1 cup craisens
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Line a 11 x 16 inch baking pan with parchment paper (so it goes up the sides, too). Cover the bottom of the pan with one single layer of graham crackers.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar. Cook - stirring constantly - until the butter melts completely and the mixture just comes to a boil. Remove from heat and pour over the layer of graham crackers. Spread with a spatula so it covers all the graham crackers well.
- Sprinkle on the craisens and 1 cup of chopped almonds.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees, or until the toffee mixture is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle on 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips. Return the pan to the oven for 1 or 2 minutes - or until the chocolate is soft and spreadable. Spread the chocolate evenly over the top and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chopped almonds.
- Place in refrigerator (or freezer) until completely chilled and set. Then break or cut into pieces.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 130Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 27mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 1g
his recipe is a twist on the traditional saltine cracker toffee, popularly known as “Christmas Crack.”
I tried the recipe you shared and it was successful. I really liked it. Thank you!
This recipe is worth a try. Whenever I eat toffee bars, my stresses disappear.