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Christmas Crack Recipe

Delicious Christmas Crack Recipe: 5 Ingredients of Joy

This Christmas Crack recipe offers a delightful mix of crispy saltine toffee and rich chocolate, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 40 crackers Saltine Crackers Alternatively use Ritz or graham crackers.
For the Toffee
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Key for that rich toffee taste.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed firmly for best results.
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Opt for high-quality brands.
For Custom Toppings
  • Optional Toppings Chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, or flaky sea salt.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a 10×15-inch rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Arrange approximately 40 saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in 1 cup of packed light brown sugar and bring to a boil for 3 minutes.
  4. Pour the toffee mixture evenly over the arranged saltine crackers, spreading it with a spatula.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes until bubbly.
  6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the toffee. Allow to soften for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee layer with a spatula, adding any optional toppings you desire.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
  9. Lift the solidified Christmas Crack from the baking sheet and break or cut into bite-sized pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This Christmas Crack can be customized with different toppings and makes a great gift or party treat.

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