If there’s one treat that always vanishes during the holidays, it’s Christmas crack/toffee: buttery, snappy, chocolatey, and dangerously snackable. This trio gives you three totally different vibes with the same easy, giftable payoff—Biscoff caramel crunch, sweet-salty date bark, and cute reindeer pieces that kids go crazy for. Make one… or make all three and become the legend of the cookie tin.
1) Biscoff Christmas Crack (Cookie Butter Toffee Bark)
Yield: about 24 pieces
Pan: 9×13 inch (23×33 cm)
Ingredients
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36 Biscoff cookies, plus 4 extra cookies crushed (for topping)
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3/4 cup (170 g) butter
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3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed
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1 cup (250 g) Biscoff cookie butter spread
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1 cup (170 g) milk chocolate chips
Instructions
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Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 pan with parchment or foil (leave overhang).
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Cookie base: Arrange 36 cookies in a single layer (break a few to fit snugly).
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Make the toffee: In a saucepan, melt butter + brown sugar over medium heat. Once it starts bubbling, boil 2–3 minutes, stirring often.
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Bake: Pour hot toffee evenly over the cookies. Bake 6–8 minutes until bubbly.
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Cookie butter layer: Warm cookie butter slightly (microwave 10–15 seconds) so it spreads easily. Gently spread over the hot toffee layer.
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Chocolate layer: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Wait 2 minutes, then spread/swish until smooth.
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Finish: Sprinkle with crushed Biscoff cookies.
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Chill + break: Refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm, then lift out and break/cut into pieces.
Tip: For clean cuts, use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry.
2) Christmas Crack Date Bark (Sweet-Salty “Better-For-You” Version)
Yield: about 16 pieces
Pan: 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) or a small sheet tray
Ingredients
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12–16 Medjool dates, pitted
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1/4 cup (50 g) coconut sugar
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1/2 cup (113 g) butter (or vegan butter)
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3/4 cup (130 g) chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
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1 tsp coconut oil (optional, helps chocolate melt smooth)
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Flaky sea salt, for topping
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Optional toppings: crushed pretzels, crushed crackers (gluten-free if needed)
Instructions
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Prep: Line a pan with parchment.
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