Easter Crack
Easter just got a whole lot sweeter with this Easter Crack, a festive twist on the classic saltine toffee treat! This version features a buttery toffee layer, a smooth white chocolate topping, and swirls of pink and yellow chocolate that scream springtime. Topped with adorable Easter-themed sprinkles, it’s the perfect treat to brighten up your dessert table.
Easter Crack
If you’ve never made saltine toffee before, prepare to be amazed. The combination of crispy crackers, rich caramelized toffee, and creamy chocolate creates an addictively delicious snack that’s impossible to resist. Plus, it’s ridiculously easy to whip up—just a few ingredients and a little oven time, and you’ll have a tray of crunchy, chocolatey goodness ready to enjoy.
Whether you’re making it for an Easter party, filling up treat bags, or just looking for a fun way to use up extra chocolate melts, this Easter Crack is sure to be a hit. It’s a no-fail recipe that’s perfect for both beginner bakers and seasoned pros. So grab your sprinkles and let’s get cracking!
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
✅ Easy to Make – No candy thermometer, no complicated steps—just melt, pour, and bake!
✅ Perfect for Easter – The pastel swirls and festive sprinkles make this the ultimate holiday treat.
✅ Great for Gifting – Wrap up pieces in cute Easter bags for a sweet homemade gift.
✅ Addictively Delicious – The mix of sweet, salty, crunchy, and creamy flavors keeps you coming back for more!
How to Make Easter Crack
- Line your pan and then lay out your crackers.
- Mix up the homemade toffee in a pan on the stove. Once ready pour over crackers and bake according to the recipe card below.
- Spread on whites chocolate chips, allow to melt. Then swirl on your colored candy melts.
- Decorate and allow it to set up.
The full directions are below, but as you can see there is nothing to making this Easter dessert.
I love working with chocolate and consider each piece of bark and crack that I create to be a work of art. Find your inner Picasso and join me in the fun.
Tips & Tricks for the Best Easter Crack
⭐ Use Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil – This makes cleanup a breeze and prevents sticking. Spray with cooking spray for extra protection.
⭐ Boil the Toffee for Exactly 2 Minutes – Stir constantly and make sure it’s fully bubbling before pouring over the crackers. This helps it set perfectly!
⭐ Reheat White Chocolate for Easy Spreading – If the white chocolate isn’t melting fast enough from the toffee’s heat, pop the tray back in the oven for 30-60 seconds.
⭐ Get Creative with the Swirls – Use a butter knife or toothpick to create fun designs with the pink and yellow chocolate.
⭐ Work Quickly with Sprinkles – Add them while the chocolate is still warm so they stick properly.
Guide to Melting chocolate:
Instant Pot can be used to melt your chocolate! If you want to learn how to melt chocolate in the Instant Pot, check out my post. It is crazy simple to do!
In a microwave-safe container, microwave candy melts at 50% power or the defrost setting on your microwave. Melt for one minute to start. Remove and stir. Place back in the microwave for additional 30 seconds at 50% power. Remove and stir. Continue to do this in 30-second intervals until smooth and creamy. Remember less is better. You can help melt some pieces that are still not fully melted by stirring with a spoon. You do not want to over microwave your chocolate.
Variations to Easter Crack
- Use different colored candy melts
- Find creative Easter sprinkles
- Top with candy coated Easter Eggs
- Add on other Easter Candy
- Use milk or semi-sweet chocolate as a base
- Use Townhouse crackers or Ritz
The variations to Easter Saltine Crack are endless. Have fun and make an easy and colorful Easter dessert for all.
FAQ’S
Can I use different chocolate colors?
Absolutely! Feel free to swap out the pink and yellow melts for pastel blue, lavender, or even speckled egg colors for a unique look.
How do I store Easter Crack?
Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If your kitchen is warm, you can keep it in the fridge to prevent melting.
Can I freeze Easter Crack?
Yes! Place the pieces in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. Just let them come to room temperature before serving.
What if I don’t have saltine crackers?
You can use Ritz crackers or even graham crackers for a slightly different texture and flavor.
Why isn’t my toffee setting?
Make sure you boiled the butter and sugar mixture long enough—2 full minutes is key! If it’s still too soft, let the tray cool completely before breaking it apart.
Watch this video for no-fail results.
Melting chocolate:
In a microwave-safe container, microwave candy melts at 50% power or the defrost setting on your microwave. Melt for one minute to start. Remove and stir. Place back in the microwave for additional 30 seconds at 50% power. Remove and stir. Continue to do this in 30-second intervals until smooth and creamy. Remember less is better. You can help melt some pieces that are still not fully melted by stirring with a spoon. You do not want to over microwave your chocolate.
Easter Crack
A delicious candy that is made with just butter, brown sugar, saltine crackers and chocolate.
Ingredients
- 50 Saltine Crackers
- 1 Cup Butter cut into chunks to melt down, 2 sticks
- 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Cups White Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 Cup Pink Chocolate Melts
- 1/4 Cup Yellow Chocolate Melts
- Easter inspired sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large cookie try with aluminum foil. Spray with cooking spray. Line saltines up neatly in rows.
- In a medium sized pot, melt your butter and brown sugar. Once butter is melted down, bring to a boil. Continue to stir the entire time and boil for about 2 minutes. It will look gorgeous and bubbly.
- Pour over the top of the saltines. Gently spread across the saltines.
- Place in oven and bake for about 7 minutes.
- While your crack is in the oven, melt your pink & yellow chocolate melts according to the package directions. *Please see the body of the post. I have included my no fail chocolate melting tips.
- Remove the pan from the oven, use a spatula to move your crackers back tightly together.
- Now sprinkle your white chocolate chips over the saltines. Your hot toffee mixture will melt the chips. I put mine back in the oven for a minute to move the process along. Once your chips are melting, spread across the top evenly with a spatula.
- Mix your pink & yellow chocolate into the white chocolate by pouring it over the top in a decorative way. I also like to use a butter knife tip to help combine the colors to my liking.
- Quickly decorate with sprinkles that tickle your fancy. The melted chocolate will act as your glue.
Notes
If you are not using your instant pot as a double boiler.... you can melt you chocolate:
In a microwave-safe container microwave candy melts at 50% power or the defrost setting on your microwave. Melt for one minute to start. Remove and stir. Place back in the microwave for additional 30 seconds at 50% power. Remove and stir. Continue to do this in 30 second intervals until smooth and creamy. Remember less is better. You can help melt some pieces that are still not fully melted by stirring with a spoon. You do not want to over microwave your chocolate.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 547Saturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 355mgCarbohydrates: 59gSugar: 47gProtein: 4g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
I’m sad to say this was a disaster. I’ve made cracker toffees before with excellent results. I used good quality chocolate chips (an expensive waste). I moved quickly and the chips were not melting. I used your tip for putting them in the oven for one minute and they cooked. The whole mess was grainy and terrible. If there is a next time I will melt the white chocolate before and pour over. I’m a baker and work with chocolate all the time. I know what makes chocolate seize. Im so disappointed.
I had the same thing happen one time and only once. It was the weirdest most unexplainable thing. I redid a new batch immediately after and it worked perfect. Sometimes I get a batch of chocolate that just does not want to cooperate.
Wow! This is so pretty! What a lovely Easter treat idea! Thank you so much for linking up and sharing with us this week! I can’t wait to try–and share–this recipe! xoxo
Really love this idea ~ and looks delicious. Howerver, I am having a heck of a time finding those colored chocolate candy melts! 🙁 Any suggestions on where I could purchase, or is there something similar I could do to substitute? Thanks, in advance.
Hi there 🙂 i am so sorry, I should have had those candy melts with a link to them. You can get them on Amazon (https://amzn.to/2WCOkoJ) I also find them all the time at Walmart.