S'mores Graham Cracker Toffee Bars at the Table

pieces of s'mores graham cracker toffee bars

Inspired by popular crack candy, these s’mores toffee bars take a classic flavor combination to a whole new level. With just five simple ingredients, they’re a breeze to whip up and ready in minutes, making them reliable for gifting, last-minute holiday gatherings, or satisfying sweet cravings any time of year!

What Is Graham Cracker Toffee?

Graham cracker toffee is one of our go-to holiday treats! Don’t get us wrong, we love to join in with the holiday baking craze whipping up tons of baked goods like bread pudding, oreo brookie bars, chewy chocolate chip cookies, and more. However, nothing beats graham cracker toffee. Made with minimal ingredients and super simple to make, it’s sweet, crunchy, and unbelievably tasty!

If you’ve never had it, it’s essentially a holiday version of the popular crack candy. Think of it as a Christmas crack recipe. However, instead of using saltine crackers for a sweet and savory combo, it features a sweet graham cracker crust. Then, a caramel toffee mixture is layered on top followed by melted chocolate. To finish, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham cracker crumbs are sprinkled on top!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Apart from the fact that it’s insanely tasty, there are endless reasons to love s’mores graham cracker toffee! For example, it’s reliable for the holiday season and:

Made with just 5 key ingredients
Ready in minutes
Fun to decorate
Great for holiday parties, cookie plates, cookie exchanges, movie nights, and more!

Serve these easy s'mores graham cracker toffee bars for a sweet and crunchy holiday treat!

melted toffee over a layer of graham crackers on a baking sheet

Simple Ingredients You’ll Need

Just like the original recipe, the ingredients needed for these graham cracker toffee bars are minimal and budget-friendly. Here’s everything you’ll need:

Butter – We like Danish Creamery sea salted butter finest, but any salted butter you hand on hand can be used.
Brown Sugar – We recommend choosing light brown sugar.
Vanilla Extract – For the finest results, use pure vanilla extract and not imitation varieties. We promise you can taste the difference!
Graham Crackers – Regular graham cracker sheets form the base of these toffee bars. If needed, look for gluten-free graham crackers. Or, swap them out with any other similar sweet gluten-free square crackers. Or, create Ritz cracker toffee by using layers of buttery Ritz crackers instead.
Chocolate Chips – Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips are melted to create a rich chocolate layer on top of the toffee.
Toppings – To create the s’mores flavor, we sprinkle mini marshmallows, extra chocolate chips, and graham cracker crumbs on top!

s'mores graham cracker toffee topped with marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs

Optional Toppings

Although this graham cracker toffee recipe is s’mores-inspired you can easily mix and match your own toppings to make it your own. Some of our go-to options include:

Toffee Bits
Pretzel Pieces
White Chocolate Chips
Candy Cane Pieces
Chopped Nuts
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

s'mores graham cracker toffee bars stacked on top of each other

How to Make Simple S’mores Graham Cracker Toffee Bars

The reliable treat, these graham cracker toffee bars couldn’t be easier to make!

Prepare. To begin, preheat your oven, and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Then, arrange the graham crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Create the toffee layer. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to combine. Once melted, bring the mixture to a boil for 2-3 minutes or until it is thick, stirring constantly. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Layer. Pour the toffee mixture over the graham crackers on the baking sheet, and use a rubber spatula to spread it out in an even layer.
Bake. Place the baking sheet in the oven until the topping is brown and bubbly.
Add the chocolate. Once removed from the oven, sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the toffee, and use the same rubber spatula to spread it out. Sprinkle your toppings over the melted chocolate.
Cool. Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge to cool for 1-2 hours or until the chocolate and toffee have set and hardened. Do not put your graham cracker toffee in the freezer! The ingredients will separate if you do.
Enjoy! Once set, break the graham crackers into pieces, and serve!

How to Store

Pure crunchy, toffee perfection, these graham cracker toffee bars disappear almost immediately. However, if you can get them to last or are whipping up multiple batches to give away as gifts, they can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months!

S'mores graham cracker toffee bars stacked on top of each other on a white plate

Common Questions about S’mores Graham Cracker Toffee Bars

How do I stop the toffee from being too hard or sticky?

The secret to reliable toffee consistency is all in the timing and temperature! Cook your butter and sugar mixture to about 285-290 degrees Fahrenheit (soft-crack stage) for a toffee that’s firm but not teeth-breaking. Make sure to pour it immediately over the graham crackers while it’s hot and fluid. Humidity can affect the texture, too, so avoid making these on super rainy days, and always store them in an airtight container once cooled.

What can I use instead of graham crackers for the base?

If graham crackers aren’t available, you’ve got options! Digestive biscuits make an excellent substitute with a similar honey-wheat flavor. Vanilla wafers, shortbread cookies, or even crushed pretzels (for a sweet-salty combo) work wonderfully too! Just arrange them closely together on your baking sheet before pouring the toffee mixture over. Each alternative will give the bars a slightly different but equally tasty flavor profile.

Why did my chocolate not melt properly on the toffee layer?

This typically happens if the toffee layer has cooled too much before adding the chocolate! For reliable melting, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the toffee immediately after removing it from the oven while it’s still very hot. If you’re still having trouble, return the pan to the oven for about 30 seconds to help melt the chips, then spread them with a spatula.

Are S’mores Graham Cracker Toffee Bars the same as Christmas Crack?

They’re close cousins but with a fun s’mores twist! Traditional Christmas Crack (or Saltine Toffee) uses saltine crackers as the base, while S’mores Graham Cracker Toffee Bars use graham crackers for that classic s’mores flavor. The biggest difference is the addition of marshmallows in the s’mores version, which gives them that distinctive gooey topping. Both have that addictive toffee layer, but the s’mores version captures that campfire feel!

More Simple Holiday Treats

Searching for more seasonal sweet treats? Try out these crowd-pleasing recipes that we absolutely adore!

pieces of s'mores graham cracker toffee bars topped with marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs

the Ayyem kitchenServings: 8 servings

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 8 mins
Cool Time: 2 hrs
Total: 2 hrs 13 mins

Inspired by popular crack candy, these s’mores toffee bars are made with just 5 ingredients and ready in minutes. Reliable for the holiday season, they’re the reliable combination of sweet flavor and satisfying crunch in every bite. Serve them for holiday parties, give them as gifts, and more! Email

Ingredients

2 sleeves graham crackers plus more crushed for topping
2 sticks Salted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a 13×18 baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the graham crackers on top in a single layer.2 sleeves graham crackers plus more crushed for topping
In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, and boil for 2-3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Add the vanilla extract, and stir to combine.2 sticks Salted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the graham crackers, and use a rubber spatula to spread it out evenly.
Bake for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce is brown and bubbly.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and sprinkle the chocolate on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until melted, and use the spatula to spread it over the crackers in an even layer. Sprinkle the marshmallows and crushed graham crackers on top.10 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, 1/3 cup mini marshmallows
Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge to cool for 1-2 hours or until the chocolate has hardened. NOTE: Do not put the candy in the freezer as the ingredients will separate.
Break the candy into pieces, and enjoy!
Storage: Leftover graham cracker toffee bars will stay fresh in an airtight container or sealable bag in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.