Fudge Covered Crackers: 17 Easy Holiday Treats From One Sleeve of Butter Crackers

Fudge covered crackers are the holiday snack everyone is searching for this week. A famous brand just brought back its limited-edition chocolate-coated butter crackers, and Google searches for them shot up more than 1,400 percent in seven days. Fans say they finish a whole sleeve in one sitting. The good news is you do not have to hunt the store shelves. You can make your own at home in about 10 minutes with a box of round butter crackers and a bag of chocolate chips. Then keep going: the same sleeve of crackers turns into peppermint treats, turtle candies, s’mores and even a few savory party bites. Here are the best ones..

Fudge Covered Crackers You Can Make at Home

A seasonal fudge-covered cracker just came back and fans say they finish the sleeve in one sitting. You can make your own at home in 10 minutes with a box of butter crackers and a bag of chocolate chips. Here is the basic dipping method you will use for almost every treat below..

You will need: Round butter crackers, chocolate chips or melting wafers, 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening per cup of chips, a fork, a sheet pan and parchment paper.

How to make it: 1. Line a sheet pan with parchment. 2. Melt the chips with the oil in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring each time. 3. Drop a cracker in, flip it with a fork and lift it out. 4. Tap the fork on the bowl so extra chocolate drips off. 5. Set it on the parchment and add toppings while wet. 6. Chill 15 minutes until firm.

Start With the Right Crackers

The best fudge covered crackers start with round, buttery, slightly salty crackers. Their flaky layers and salty edge are what make the chocolate taste so good. Use a fresh box, since stale crackers go soft under the coating. One sleeve makes about 30 treats. Store-brand butter crackers work just as well as the famous name. Do you have a favorite cracker brand?

You will need: 1 sleeve (about 30) round butter crackers, 1 bag (10 to 12 oz) chocolate chips or melting wafers, 2 tsp coconut oil or shortening, sprinkles or flaky salt to top.

How to make it: 1. Check that the crackers are crisp and not broken. 2. Line two sheet pans with parchment. 3. Melt the chocolate with the oil until smooth. 4. Keep the bowl warm over a pan of hot water. 5. Dip and set the crackers on the parchment. 6. Add toppings before the chocolate sets.

Homemade Fudge Covered Crackers (the Copycat)

This is the copycat of the famous seasonal treat that inspired this whole list. The secret to a smooth, fudgy coating is milk chocolate melted with a little coconut oil, which keeps it glossy and soft to bite. Coat the top and sides and leave the bottom bare, like the original. Allrecipes reported this week that the famous limited-edition crackers are back in stores, but homemade ones taste even fresher. Milk or dark chocolate?

You will need: 1 sleeve round butter crackers, 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, 1 tbsp coconut oil, pinch of flaky salt optional.

How to make it: 1. Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil until smooth. 2. Hold a cracker by the edges and dip the top into the chocolate. 3. Use a spoon to coat the sides. 4. Scrape the bottom clean on the bowl edge. 5. Set on parchment, chocolate side up. 6. Chill 15 minutes until set.

White Fudge Covered Crackers With Peppermint

White chocolate and crushed peppermint turn plain crackers into the prettiest Christmas treat on the cookie tray. The salty cracker and cool mint taste amazing together. Crush candy canes in a zip bag with a rolling pin and sprinkle them on while the coating is wet. They look like little snowy cookies. Candy cane fan?

You will need: 1 sleeve round butter crackers, 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or white melting wafers, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 4 candy canes crushed.

How to make it: 1. Crush the candy canes in a bag with a rolling pin. 2. Melt the white chocolate with the oil on low power. 3. Dip each cracker and let the extra drip off. 4. Set on parchment. 5. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint right away. 6. Chill until firm.

Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches

This is the Christmas classic so many grandmas made every December. Sandwich two crackers with creamy peanut butter, then dip the whole thing in melted chocolate for the most filling fudge covered crackers of all. They taste like a candy bar with a salty crunch. Freeze the sandwiches for 10 minutes before dipping so the peanut butter does not slide. Smooth or crunchy peanut butter?

You will need: 1 sleeve round butter crackers, 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 cups chocolate chips, 1 tbsp coconut oil, sprinkles optional.

How to make it: 1. Spread peanut butter on half of the crackers. 2. Top each with another cracker. 3. Freeze 10 minutes. 4. Melt the chocolate with the oil. 5. Dip each sandwich with a fork and let the extra drip off. 6. Set on parchment, add sprinkles and chill.

Fudge Covered Crackers, Turtle Style

Turtle candies are a holiday favorite, and crackers make them easier than ever. Top each cracker with a soft caramel square, warm them in the oven until melty, press on a pecan half and drizzle with chocolate. The salty cracker balances the sweet caramel perfectly. They look like they came from a candy shop. Pecans or walnuts?

You will need: 30 round butter crackers, 30 soft caramel squares unwrapped, 30 pecan halves, 1 cup chocolate chips, 1 tsp coconut oil.

How to make it: 1. Heat the oven to 300F. 2. Lay the crackers on a lined sheet pan. 3. Set a caramel on each one. 4. Bake 4 to 5 minutes until the caramels soften. 5. Press a pecan into each. 6. Melt the chocolate with oil and drizzle over the top, then chill.

S’mores Cracker Bites

These give you the taste of s’mores with no campfire and no graham crackers. Top crackers with a square of chocolate and a marshmallow, broil for a minute until toasty, then press on a second cracker. The salty, buttery cracker makes them even better than the classic. Kids love making these on movie night. Gooey or golden marshmallow?

You will need: 24 round butter crackers, 12 large marshmallows halved, 1 milk chocolate bar broken into squares.

How to make it: 1. Heat the broiler with the rack in the middle. 2. Lay 12 crackers on a sheet pan. 3. Top each with a marshmallow half, cut side down. 4. Broil 30 to 60 seconds, watching closely, until golden. 5. Add a chocolate square. 6. Press on a second cracker and serve warm.

Chocolate Hazelnut and Banana Cracker Stacks

When you need a snack in two minutes, spread crackers with chocolate hazelnut spread and top with a banana slice. It is sweet, salty and a little bit healthy thanks to the fruit. Add chopped hazelnuts or a drizzle of honey for crunch. These are perfect for after-school snacks during winter break. Would your kids eat these?

You will need: 20 round butter crackers, 1/3 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, 2 bananas sliced, 2 tbsp chopped hazelnuts, honey optional.

How to make it: 1. Lay the crackers on a plate. 2. Spread each with chocolate hazelnut spread. 3. Top with a banana slice. 4. Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts. 5. Drizzle with honey if you like. 6. Serve right away.

Snowman Fudge Covered Crackers for Kids

These little snowmen are the cutest of all fudge covered crackers, and kids can decorate them all by themselves. Dip crackers in white chocolate, then add mini chocolate chip eyes, an orange candy nose and sprinkle buttons. They are perfect for class parties and holiday cookie decorating nights. How many will your kids eat before they are finished?

You will need: 1 sleeve round butter crackers, 2 cups white chocolate chips, 1 tbsp coconut oil, mini chocolate chips, orange sprinkles or candy pieces, small round sprinkles.

How to make it: 1. Melt the white chocolate with the oil. 2. Dip each cracker and set on parchment. 3. Before it sets, add two mini chips for eyes. 4. Add an orange sprinkle for the nose. 5. Add a row of tiny sprinkles for the smile. 6. Chill until firm.

Salted Caramel Cracker Bites

Sweet and salty is the best combination, and these bites prove it. Melt soft caramels with a little cream, spoon it onto crackers, then dip the bottoms in chocolate and finish with flaky sea salt. They taste like expensive chocolate shop candies and look like fancy fudge covered crackers. Pack them in mini cupcake liners for gifts. Team salty or team sweet?

You will need: 30 round butter crackers, 20 soft caramels unwrapped, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips, 1 tsp coconut oil, flaky sea salt.

How to make it: 1. Melt the caramels with the cream on low heat. 2. Spoon a little caramel onto each cracker. 3. Chill 10 minutes. 4. Melt the chocolate with the oil. 5. Dip the bottom of each cracker and set on parchment. 6. Sprinkle with flaky salt and chill.

Cookies and Cream Fudge Covered Crackers

Dip crackers in dark chocolate, then drizzle thin lines of white chocolate across the top for a bakery look. Sprinkle with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies while the drizzle is wet. They are dramatic, pretty and ready in minutes. Put the white chocolate in a zip bag and snip a tiny corner for the drizzle. Fancy or simple?

You will need: 1 sleeve round butter crackers, 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, 2 tsp coconut oil, 6 chocolate sandwich cookies crushed.

How to make it: 1. Melt the dark chocolate with 1 1/2 tsp oil. 2. Dip the crackers and set on parchment. 3. Chill 5 minutes. 4. Melt the white chocolate with the rest of the oil. 5. Drizzle it over the crackers from a zip bag. 6. Sprinkle with crushed cookies and chill.

Cranberry Brie Cracker Bites (Savory)

Not every cracker treat has to be sweet. Top crackers with a small slice of brie and a spoon of cranberry sauce, then warm them for a few minutes until the cheese softens. They are an elegant, two-bite holiday appetizer that costs very little. Add a rosemary leaf for color. Brie lover?

You will need: 24 round butter crackers, 6 oz brie cut in small pieces, 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, fresh rosemary or thyme, honey optional.

How to make it: 1. Heat the oven to 350F. 2. Lay the crackers on a lined sheet pan. 3. Top each with a piece of brie. 4. Bake 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese softens. 5. Add a small spoon of cranberry sauce. 6. Garnish with herbs and a drizzle of honey.

Pimento Cheese Cracker Sandwiches (Savory)

Southern pimento cheese and buttery crackers are a match made in heaven. Mix sharp cheddar, cream cheese, mayo and diced pimentos, then sandwich it between crackers. They are perfect for game day, church potlucks and holiday open houses. Make the spread a day ahead so the flavors blend. Spicy or mild?

You will need: 24 round butter crackers, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, 2 oz cream cheese softened, 1/4 cup mayo, 1 jar (4 oz) diced pimentos drained, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, pinch of cayenne.

How to make it: 1. Mix the cheddar, cream cheese and mayo. 2. Stir in the pimentos, garlic powder and cayenne. 3. Chill at least 1 hour. 4. Spread a spoonful on half of the crackers. 5. Top with the remaining crackers. 6. Serve chilled.

Sweet and Salty Holiday Cracker Board

Put all your cracker treats together on one big board for an easy party centerpiece. Mix plain fudge covered crackers, peppermint crackers and turtle candies with cheese, fruit, nuts and a few savory bites. Guests can graze all evening. It looks expensive but uses things you already made. Love making candy at home? See our homemade fudge and Christmas candy recipes grandma kept. What would you put on your board?

You will need: An assortment of chocolate dipped crackers, savory cracker bites, 2 cheeses, grapes, clementines, nuts and a few chocolates.

How to make it: 1. Start with a large board or tray. 2. Place the cheeses first. 3. Add the sweet crackers in groups. 4. Fill gaps with fruit and nuts. 5. Tuck in the savory bites. 6. Keep extra crackers nearby to refill.

Butter Cracker Topping for Chicken Casserole

Crushed butter crackers make the best crunchy topping for a creamy chicken casserole, and it is one of the most loved church supper tricks. Mix the crumbs with melted butter and poppy seeds and spread them over the casserole before baking. The topping turns golden and buttery. It is a cozy dinner for the busy holiday season. Do you love a crunchy topping?

You will need: 3 cups cooked chicken shredded, 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, 1 sleeve round butter crackers crushed, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 tsp poppy seeds.

How to make it: 1. Heat the oven to 350F. 2. Mix the chicken, soup and sour cream. 3. Spread in a greased baking dish. 4. Toss the cracker crumbs with butter and poppy seeds. 5. Sprinkle over the top. 6. Bake 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Vintage Mock Apple Pie Made With Crackers

During the Great Depression, apples were expensive, so home cooks made an apple pie with no apples at all. Crackers soaked in a lemony, cinnamon syrup taste surprisingly like apples once baked in a pie crust. It is a fun history lesson and a delicious conversation starter at the holiday table. Would you be able to tell the difference?

You will need: 2 refrigerated pie crusts, 36 round butter crackers broken into pieces, 2 cups water, 2 cups sugar, 2 tsp cream of tartar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, zest of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon.

How to make it: 1. Heat the oven to 425F and line a pie pan with one crust. 2. Spread the cracker pieces in the crust. 3. Boil the water, sugar and cream of tartar 15 minutes, then add lemon juice and zest and cool. 4. Pour over the crackers. 5. Dot with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and add the top crust. 6. Bake 30 to 35 minutes.

How to Pack Fudge Covered Crackers in Gift Tins

Homemade fudge covered crackers make wonderful holiday gifts. Let them set completely, then layer them in tins with parchment or wax paper between each layer so they do not stick. Keep sweet and savory treats in separate containers. They stay fresh for about a week at cool room temperature, or two weeks in the fridge. Who is on your gift list this year?

You will need: Cookie tins or boxes, parchment or wax paper, mini cupcake liners, ribbon and gift tags.

How to make it: 1. Make sure every cracker is fully set and dry. 2. Line the tin with parchment. 3. Add one layer of crackers. 4. Cover with parchment and add another layer. 5. Tuck delicate ones into mini liners. 6. Close tightly and add a tag with the date.