Irresistibly Easy Christmas Crack Recipe for Sweet Cravings

This Christmas Crack recipe is a delightful holiday treat, featuring buttery toffee over crispy saltines topped with chocolate and customizable toppings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 25

Servings: 16 pieces

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 160

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

40 pieces Saltine Crackers Can substitute with Ritz, graham crackers, or pretzel crisps.

For the Toffee

1 cup Butter Use unsalted butter for better control of saltiness.
1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar preferred for sweetness.

For the Topping

2 cups Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet chocolate is traditional.
Optional Toppings Chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, or flaky sea salt.

Equipment

Oven
medium saucepan
Baking Sheet
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange 40 saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Melt 1 cup of butter in a saucepan and stir in 1 cup of packed brown sugar. Bring to a rolling boil for about 3 minutes.
Pour the toffee mixture over the crackers and spread evenly. Bake for 5 minutes until bubbly and darkened.
Sprinkle 2 cups of chocolate chips over the hot toffee layer and let sit for 2-3 minutes.
Spread the softened chocolate into an even layer and add optional toppings if desired.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until the chocolate is set, then break into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using quality ingredients enhances the flavor. Feel free to experiment with various toppings for unique variations.

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