Graham Cracker Toffee
Graham Cracker Toffee is a simple, no-bake dessert that transforms humble graham crackers into a rich, buttery, and crunchy treat. It typically involves layering graham crackers, a boiled butter-and-brown-sugar toffee, and a topping of melted chocolate and nuts. This confection is a popular homemade holiday candy in the United States, often referred to as 'Christmas Crack' due to its addictive quality.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein, making it a calorie-dense indulgence. A single serving can provide a significant amount of sugar and saturated fat, with a rough calorie range of 150-250 per piece.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.03 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The nickname 'Christmas Crack' highlights its cultural status as a dangerously addictive holiday staple that's famously difficult to stop eating. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a 'hyper-palatable' food, combining sugar, fat, and salt in a way that strongly appeals to our brain's reward centers.
