Best Crackers for Homemade Toffee
Saltine crackers are the classic and best base for homemade toffee (Christmas crack) because their thin, salty, sturdy structure crisps up under the hot toffee, though club crackers, Ritz, graham crackers, and matzo all work well too.
By Kelsy Maruyama, Founder & Toffee Maker, Kelsy's Kandy
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Published by Kelsy's Kandy · Licensed under Citation License 1.0
What it means
- Saltines give the signature salty-sweet contrast and a light, even, crisp bite that holds up to the hot syrup.
- Club or Townhouse crackers make a richer, flakier, slightly sweeter version; buttery Ritz round crackers are another popular swap.
- Graham crackers give a sweeter, more cookie-like base, and matzo is the traditional base for the Passover version known as matzo crack.
- Whatever cracker you use, arrange it in a tight single layer so the toffee sets into one snappable sheet.
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Last verified: 2026-07-20