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Christmas Crack Recipe

Delicious Christmas Crack Recipe You’ll Make Every Year

This Christmas Crack Recipe combines crispy saltine crackers with buttery toffee and rich chocolate for a delightful holiday treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 40 pieces Saltine Crackers Substitute with Ritz or graham crackers for a buttery or sweeter twist.
For the Toffee
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Always choose real butter for the best taste.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Pack it firmly in the measuring cup for the right texture.
For the Chocolate
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Opt for high-quality chips for optimal melting and flavor.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Use almonds, pecans, or walnuts for a nutty finish.
  • 1 cup Crushed Candy Canes Perfect for a festive minty twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Add right before chilling for a delicious finish.
  • 1 cup Holiday Sprinkles A fun way to celebrate the season!

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • spatula
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 10x15-inch baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Arrange about 40 saltine crackers in a single layer across the bottom of your prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of light brown sugar. Heat over medium while stirring constantly until boiling, then cook for 3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Pour the hot toffee over the crackers, spreading it evenly. Bake for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
  5. Remove from oven and quickly sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips over the bubbling toffee. Let it soften for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Spread the softened chocolate into an even layer over the toffee.
  7. Add optional toppings and press them down gently into the chocolate.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
  9. Break into irregular pieces once set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different toppings to make this treat uniquely yours.

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