Bacon Crack. A.K.A Bacon Saltine Cracker Candy. If you've never tried this you're missing out! Oh boy! The brown sugar against the saltiness of the bacon, and the combination with the caramel. Gosh!

This is an easy recipe, and well... simply delicious! In fact, it is one of our most popular candy recipes on Lovefoodies and always extremely popular over Thanksgiving and Christmas time. Great for taking along to parties, celebrations and gatherings.
We've got quite a few sweet snacks which are always popular. You can take a look at more of them here
This recipe has been generously shared by Cathy Kopp. Cathy's also kindly added a few notes and tips along the way so everyone can make this!
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Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Serves
16-inch x 111-inch tray
Ingredients
1 & ½ sleeves saltine crackers
1 & ¼ cups unsalted butter
1 & ¼ cup light brown sugar
1 lb Bacon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a greased or sprayed rimmed baking sheet (16" x 11") and cover with foil or parchment so it also comes up the sides.
2. Chop the bacon into bits and cook in a pan until crispy. Drain on some kitchen paper, pat down to remove as much grease as possible, then set aside.
3. Put down a single layer of crackers to cover the pan
4. In a saucepan, add the sugar and butter and heat until it has all melted and begins to boil. Be careful because this mixture is HOT. Give it a stir and when the syrup is boiling, continue to boil for 3 full minutes.
5. After 3 minutes, pour the mixture, CAREFULLY (It is hot remember!) over the crackers and place in the oven for 5 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the bacon all over. Allow to completely cool then break in to pieces.
This photo shows a tray of bacon crack without the bacon! You can add some chopped nuts instead, or chocolate bits. Make it how you like!

We'd love to hear from you and what you thought of our Bacon Crack recipe. Did you make any changes or add some other goodies? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!
Below, Cathy has made up some lovely Christmas gifts with her Bacon Crack and also her Joy Cookies. Wonderful!

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Bacon Crack
Bacon Crack. A.K.A Bacon Saltine Cracker Candy. If you've never tried this you're missing out!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ sleeves saltine crackers
- 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter
- 1 ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 lb Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a greased or sprayed rimmed baking sheet (16" x 11") and cover with foil or parchment so it also comes up the sides.
- Chop the bacon into bits and cook in a pan until crispy. Drain on some kitchen paper and set aside.
- Put down a single layer of crackers to cover the pan
- In a saucepan, add the sugar and butter and heat until it has all melted and begins to boil. Be careful because this mixture is HOT. Give it a stir and when the syrup is boiling, continue to boil for 3 full minutes.
- After 3 minutes, pour the mixture, CAREFULLY (It is hot remember!) over the crackers and place in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the bacon all over. Allow to completely cool then break in to pieces.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40 Serving Size: 16 x 11 inch panAmount Per Serving: Calories: 126Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 194mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 4g
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Here's a selection of delicious Sweet Snacks for Christmas and Thanksgiving
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Mini Almond Pastries.
These Mini Almond Pastries have a deliciously smooth, sweet, almond paste filling and are wrapped in crispy, light puff pastry. Quick and easy to make, and perfect for a tea time treat.
Scotcheroos, an easy no-bake cereal bar similar to rice krispie treats. Peanut butter, chocolate & butterscotch with a chocolate butterscotch topping. A chewy, soft, and crispy treat
Easy Sesame Brown Sugar French Palmier Cookies, AKA Elephant Ears. These are a very easy to make crispy puff pastry cookie, filled with sesame seeds and brown sugar. Great for the holidays!
Pani Popo (Samoan Coconut Bread Rolls).
Pani Popo are deliciously soft, fluffy Samoan coconut bread buns, baked in a sweet and thick coconut sauce. Sticky soft bread rolls, ideal for breakfast, dessert or as a snack
Honey Bun Cupcakes are lovely and soft with great flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar and topped with a homemade honey buttercream frosting
Mini Donut Balls.
Delicious homemade mini donut balls, rolled in cinnamon and sugar, using a poolish starter to give tender and flavorful dough. Easy recipe and great for parties
Easy English Tiffin is a delicious no-bake British colonial recipe, made of chocolate, crushed cookies, syrup, and raisins, often served at English afternoon tea.
Easy Honey Baklava. Baklava is a Middle Eastern classic sweet treat, filled with a variety of nuts, honey, citrus, and spices, between layers of crunchy phyllo pastry. Ideal for serving at parties, or to have as a snack. An easy and simple recipe for the best baklava!
Honey Roasted Nuts, a delicious easy snack, perfect for parties and gifts too! Seasoned with honey and cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
Microwave Peanut Brittle. A super easy and fuss-free recipe. Perfect for the holidays and great for making ahead. Give as gifts or have all to yourself!
Easy Chocolate Truffles. Creamy, rich homemade chocolate truffles are easy to make and perfect for gifts.
Cappuccino Chocolate Truffles. Creamy, rich chocolate and coffee-flavored homemade truffles are easy to make and perfect for gifts.
Almond Pastries. A perfect treat to have with a cup of tea!
Orange Chocolate Truffles, luxuriously creamy and decadent, these are easy to make and perfect for gifts and parties!
Mini Homemade Pecan Pies. Delicious individual mini pies all made from scratch and super easy too
German Star Cookies, also known as Zimtsterne Cinnamon Cookies are a wonderful cookie for Christmas. They're crisp, chewy and spiced with all things nice! Naturally Gluten - Free too!
Coconut and Rum White Chocolate Truffles, luxuriously creamy and decadent, these are easy to make and perfect for gifts and parties!
Christmas Crack. If you've never tried this you're missing out! Really easy recipe and always a hit at home!
Irish Cream Chocolate Bark! A delicious chocolate treat loaded with cranberries, cookies and honey spiced nuts. Perfect for the holidays and great for gifts.
Cream Filled Brandy Snaps - A wonderful cookie type treat, oddly enough, with no brandy! One is never enough so be sure to make plenty!
Easy Chocolate Party Pretzels are a great snack made up of delicious crunchy salted pretzels and a variety of chocolate. Once you start eating these you can't stop!
Florentine Cookies are a wonderful cookie type treat, with delicious nuts & fruit and coated on one side with white or dark or milk chocolate. Easy recipe!
Salted Caramel Cashew Nut Popcorn.
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White Chocolate Peanut Clusters! These little chocolate bites are quick and easy to make. You can also add raisins, your favorite nuts, cranberries, whatever you like! You choose!
Nanny's Chocolate Nut Fudge. A tried and true family recipe and great for gifts! Use a cookie cutter to make pretty shapes too!
Homemade Lemon Mints are just like the famous Altoid mints, and have a curiously strong flavor. Easy and fun to make little candies!
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Lisa
says:AMEN!
Karen
says:I us the non-stick foil and never have a problem.
Judy
says:I was so excited to make this but was so disappointed when everything stuck to the paper I had to throw the whole thing away.
Jam
says:Can we use Ritz crackers
Lovefoodies
says:Hi Jam, yes, that’s a good substitute!
Mad Catter
says:This is the most infuriating thing I have ever made! It stuck to the parchment paper and would not peel off for anything!! I made an entire tray and had to throw it out because the paper was all stuck to it!
Amelia
says:I’ve never used parchment paper and have had no problems using the foil. I would even buy the non-stick foil. Good luck!
Manuela Kopp
says:Fantastic…. I could not stop eating it. Love sweet bacon.
Cathy
says:Made it well before the party. Do I keep it in the fridge?
Nina
says:My girlfriend use to make similar one’s to these every year at Christmas but she used Hershey Chocolate bars over the saltine cracker’s first. Let the bars melt then add the butter and brown sugar mixture with the crispy bacon, or pieces of nuts. It tasted like a soft English toffee. So easy and so good
Darcie
says:Is it best to store in a ziplock or leave out? I’m afraid it it will get soggy if I seal it. I’m taking to a cookie exchange and want it to taste crisp! LOVE your recipe!
Beth
says:What’s the shelf life with these?
Dianne
says:I made it with brown sugar Splenda and it was good just help cut back in the sweetes
laurie1955Laurie DePaulis
says:Add some milk or semi sweet chocolate chips to top the bacon. This is ultimate crack… I use to work at a chocolate shop that had chocolate covered bacon and it flew out the door. Give it a try salty sweet a girls best friend…?
Debbra W
says:Thanks. Wondering about chocolate + bacon.
Kathy
says:Bacon should be sprinkled on before placing crackers in oven. The carmel mixture hardened so quickly when removed from oven that the bacon didn’t stick!
Judy
says:Try oyster crackers and crumble the bacon, easier to eat and looks nicer in a jar.
Cindy
says:Sounds awesome!
Arlene
says:These recipes sound awesome will try them all, do you have a cook book a person could buy?
Lovefoodies
says:Hi Arlene, thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying the recipes.
I don’t have a cookbook at the moment, but working on one for next year so stay tuned!
Janet Rushton
says:Does the bacon crack require refrigeration? I would like to mail some in a cookie tin but don’t want to poison the recipients.