Description
Halloween Crack is a sweet, salty, crunchy, and colorful treat perfect for Halloween parties, school events, and kid-friendly celebrations. Made with crackers, buttery toffee, melted chocolate, and festive toppings, this easy recipe is endlessly customizable and a fun decorating activity for kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 40–45 saltine crackers (or graham crackers for a sweeter base)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Halloween sprinkles
- Candy eyes
- Mini pretzels or candy corn (optional)
- Colored candy melts (orange, purple, or green for drizzling)
- Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Pinch of sea salt for sweet-salty finish
Instructions
- Prep the Pan: Line a 10×15-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Arrange crackers in a single layer to cover the surface.
- Make the Toffee: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until it reaches a rolling boil. Cook for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Pour & Bake: Pour hot toffee evenly over the crackers. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
- Add Chocolate: Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let sit for 2 minutes, then spread evenly.
- Decorate: While chocolate is soft, top with candy eyes, sprinkles, candy corn, or pretzel pieces. Drizzle with melted colored candy melts if desired.
- Cool & Break: Let cool completely (refrigerate for faster setting), then break into pieces and serve.
Notes
- For sweeter base: Use graham crackers instead of saltines.
- Flavor twist: Add pumpkin spice candy melts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, refrigerate for 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months with parchment between layers.
- Kid activity: Set up a topping station with candy eyes, themed sprinkles, and colored candy melts for decorating.
- Other holidays: Change sprinkles and candy melt colors for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or Easter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Halloween Crack, Halloween Party Snacks, Sweet and Salty Halloween Treats, Easy Halloween Recipes for Kids, Halloween Candy Ideas