This stuff is dangerously delicious. Praline Crack is what I call it because no other name is suitable. It’s a buttery, sugary, crunchy and chewy praline twist on cracker toffee! I had to expel it from my house immediately for fear I would eat the whole pan!
Praline Cracker Toffee Recipe
I’m sorry for the title of this recipe. I do understand crack isn’t a joke. I get it.
And honestly having never done crack, I can’t compare, certainly.
But I will say that if being crouched in the bathroom hiding from the world looking shifty and scared that someone will catch me is something someone on crack might do, then yes..this is crack-like.
Because that happened. With this stupid treat. Hence the name Praline Crack. AND I have the sweats and shakes right now because I don’t have a piece. So there’s that.
The recipe is basic, and a twist on that Christmas Crack or Cracker Toffee everyone loves. But better. Sorry, it is.
So anyway, let’s talk particulars. What you have here is buttery, brown sugary, chewy, crunchy, ridiculously addicting treat.
It’s everything you want it to be.. and more.
AND it’s easy. Basically fool-proof.
How Do You Make Praline Crack?
Just line your graham crackers on an ungreased jelly roll pan.
Then melt some butter and sugar together until it comes to a boil. Let it boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Also, have some chopped pecans on hand..
Then pour that delicious butterscotch sauce over top of the graham crackers.
Spread it evenly all over…
Then sprinkle your chopped pecans all up on there…
See?
And bake it. You need to let it go until it’s bubbly all over, it’ll take 12-ish minutes.
The longer it bakes, the crunchier the sauce will get. You’re essentially making candy here…but don’t let it go too long because it will most definitely burn!
Also, I prefer mine a little softer and less “brittle” than some. My husband prefers it crispier…to each their own.
Then let it cool.
And cut it into pieces. Large pieces, people.
While it might not be the prettiest treat ever, it will absolutely be a favorite.
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Praline Crack
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 28 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
This stuff is dangerously delicious. Praline Crack is what I call it because no other name is suitable. It’s a buttery, sugary, crunchy and chewy praline twist on cracker toffee! I had to expel it from my house immediately for fear I would eat the whole pan!
Ingredients
- 28 graham cracker squares
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Line a large ungreased baking pan with sides (jelly roll pan) with graham crackers, breaking in half if necessary to line the pan.
- Melt butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla. Pour mixture over top of the graham crackers evenly, spreading to coat.
- Sprinkle pecans on top and bake in oven for 10-12 minutes until bubbly all over. If you prefer it a little crunchier, bake for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool. Cut into squares.
Notes
store at room temperature in airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 9.2 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 9.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.1 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 17.4 mg
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I just took this out of the oven and it smells incredible! Took a bit longer to put together but that was due to my own stupidity – I had to make a second batch of the toffee. The first time I thought to save a bit of time and just dump the pecans in the boiling toffee mixture. Dumbest thing I ever did – I always keep nuts in the freezer to keep them from going rancid too quickly and they must have been still a bit too cold. I tried stirring them in and they made the toffee seize up into a hard unusable mess. Started over making a new batch of toffee and just sprinkled what was left of the pecans over top like I should have done in the first place. Talk about a forehead slapping moment!! I can’t wait to taste it, I’m sure it tastes as good as it smells – the only thing stopping me at the moment is the fact i would scorch every inch of my mouth trying a piece now! Very easy (when you use your brain lol) and it goes together very quickly – less than 20 minutes from the time you pull out the pans from the cupboard to the time you pull the pan from the oven.
Just made this for my Christmas goodie plates/tins and it smells so good! I did have to make two batches of the toffee part though due to my own stupidity – I thought to see if the nuts would spread out more consistantly if I stirred them into the toffee itself before pouring on the crackers. HOWEVER…that was not the smartest thing to do, I always keep nuts in the freezer to keep them from going rancid too fast and as I started stirring them in the nuts were still so cool that it made the toffee seize up. I realized what I had done the moment i started trying to stir it in. Definitely a forehead slapping moment for me lol. The second batch I left the nuts out and just sprinkled them on and it came out fantastic! Can’t wait to try it – the only thing stopping me at the moment is that I don’t want to scorch every square inch of the inside of my mouth lol
This sounds awesome. Going to make some tonight.
I have made this so many years in the past and it is always a hit! This year I added bacon on top with the pecans. So so amazing!
I made these and they taste too buttery. Wondering if I should cut back on the butter or maybe cook them longer? Or perhaps use margarine?
NEVER use margarine for toffee! You could maybe cut back a bit on the butter.
Can I use a homemade pie crust with holes poked instead of Graham crackers?
I have never tried that, so I am not sure how that would work. If you did do it this way, I would bake the crust prior.
Me and my Mom have been making these since I was very young. But she called them Nutcracker Sweets. And we always made them at Christmas for gifts for friends and family. They are great in cookie boxes. Very good. Love them. Now every year I make them with my kids. Looking forward to Cookie Factory this year!! Lots and Lots of cookies! Happy Holidays!
I made these yesterday, and they are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! They were a huge hit, and now everybody wants the recipe. I had never made anything like this before, but I will definitely make it again and again. It’s a keeper!!! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Made this last night yum yum so good! It taste like pecan pie!
What a stroke of luck to find this recipe! My daddy, who lived to be 93, loved these cookies something fierce. In the turmoil of selling my parents’ home, I lost the recipe. Not only am I thrilled to have it again, comforting memories of my folks filled my heart. Thank you so much.