Valentines S’mores Cracker Candy is a cheerful, pink‑sprinkled twist on classic Christmas Crack — but with graham crackers for that unmistakable s’mores flavor. Each bite has buttery toffee, melty chocolate, crunchy graham crackers, and adorable mallow bits. It’s festive, fun, and wildly addictive… the kind of treat that mysteriously disappears from the counter.
And the best part? You can customize it for any holiday — just change the sprinkle colors. (Green for St. Patrick’s day, spring colors for Easter, red white and blue for July Fourth.)
Overall, this Valentines S’mores Cracker Candy is quick to make, dangerously snackable, and the perfect little love note to share with friends, neighbors, teachers, or anyone who deserves a sweet surprise. Around here, it never lasts long — one bite turns into five before you even realize it.
A couple of tips for the BEST Valentines S’mores Cracker Candy:
- Use real butter. Margarine won’t behave the same when making toffee.
- Graham crackers are classic here for the s’mores vibe, but you can swap in saltines, Ritz, butter crackers, or even pretzel pieces for a different flavor profile.
- Semi‑sweet chocolate keeps the sweetness balanced, but dark, milk, or white chocolate all work.
- Toppings are flexible. Valentine’s sprinkles + mallow bits are adorable, but chopped nuts, crushed M&M’s, or seasonal sprinkles are great too.
Ingredients:
- 14 sheets of honey graham crackers (4 to a sheet)
- 1 cup salted butter, (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups, (12oz bag), of chocolate chips, (I like semi-sweet)
- Kraft Mallow Bits
- sprinkles
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a 15-17 inch rimmed cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and spray generously with cooking spray.
- Place your graham crackers on your cookie sheet in a single layer. (How many you use will depend on the size of your pan. I usually use around 14 sheets and if there is a little space around the edges, I just pull up the foil to the edges of the crackers to help keep that toffee on the top!)
- In a large saucepan, bring your butter and brown sugar to a low boil over medium high heat and then stir continuously for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in your vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot mixture over your crackers, spread evenly with an offset spatula and bake for 5 minutes until it’s bubbling all over.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle your chocolate chips immediately on top of the crackers, let them sit and soften for a few minutes, then spread chocolate evenly on top of crackers.
- Sprinkle with the sprinkles and mallow bits (or substitute any toppings you like.)
- Let cool then move to the refrigerator to chill. After a couple of hours, remove from the foil and break up into bite size pieces.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week! (It never lasts that long in my house!)
Valentines S'mores Cracker Candy
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Ingredients
- 14 sheets of honey graham crackers (4 to a sheet)
- 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips (12oz bag, I like semi-sweet)
- Kraft Mallow Bits
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a 15-17 inch rimmed cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and spray generously with cooking spray.
- Place your graham crackers on your cookie sheet in a single layer. (How many you use will depend on the size of your pan. I usually use around 14 sheets and if there is a little space around the edges, I just pull up the foil to the edges of the crackers to help keep that toffee on the top!)
- In a large saucepan, bring your butter and brown sugar to a low boil over medium high heat and then stir continuously for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in your vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot mixture over your crackers, spread evenly with an offset spatula and bake for 5 minutes until it's bubbling all over.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle your chocolate chips immediately on top of the crackers, let them sit and soften for a few minutes, then spread chocolate evenly on top of crackers.
- Sprinkle with the sprinkles and mallow bits (or substitute any toppings you like.)
- Let cool then move to the refrigerator to chill. After a couple of hours, remove from the foil and break up into bite size pieces.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week! (It never lasts that long in my house!)
Notes
- Use real butter. Margarine won’t behave the same when making toffee.
- Graham crackers are classic here for the s'mores vibe, but you can swap in saltines, Ritz, butter crackers, or even pretzel pieces for a different flavor profile.
- Semi‑sweet chocolate keeps the sweetness balanced, but dark, milk, or white chocolate all work.
- Toppings are flexible. Valentine’s sprinkles + mallow bits are adorable, but chopped nuts, crushed M&M’s, or seasonal sprinkles are great too.
Valentines S’mores Cracker Candy FAQ’s
Can I use saltines instead of graham crackers?
Yes! Saltines, Ritz, butter crackers, or pretzel pieces all work. They’ll taste delicious, but they won’t have the same s’mores flavor.
Do I have to use semi‑sweet chocolate?
Not at all. Dark chocolate is great if you prefer less sweetness, while milk or white chocolate will make the candy much sweeter.
How do I keep the toffee from separating?
Use real butter (not margarine) and keep the mixture at a steady low boil while stirring continuously for 4–5 minutes.
How long does cracker candy stay fresh?
Up to 1 week in an airtight container, though it rarely lasts that long.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely. It keeps beautifully in the fridge and can even be frozen for up to 2 months.
This is so easy and so fun for kids!!! So sweet and delicious for Valentine’s Day!
It’s really cute in cellophane baggies tied with ribbon! 🙂 Thank you for commenting and rating. It always makes my day. 🙂