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Christmas Crack Recipe

Holiday Magic: Delicious Christmas Crack Recipe You’ll Crave

This easy Christmas Crack recipe blends crispy saltines, buttery toffee, and rich chocolate, perfect for sweet cravings during the holidays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 box Saltine Crackers
For the Toffee
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Real butter recommended
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips High-quality chocolate recommended
For Customization
  • Optional Toppings Chopped pecans, crushed candy canes, or flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Arrange saltine crackers in an even layer on the lined baking sheet.
  3. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup of light brown sugar, bring to a rolling boil, and stir for 3 minutes.
  4. Pour the toffee over the saltine crackers and spread it evenly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Sprinkle 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot toffee, let sit for 2-3 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate.
  7. Add optional toppings over the warm chocolate layer and gently press them down.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
  9. Once set, lift from the baking sheet and break into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Refrigerate if using perishable toppings, or freeze for up to three months.

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