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Christmas Crack Recipe

Irresistible Christmas Crack Recipe: Your Festive Sweet Fix

Discover the joy of making this easy Christmas Crack recipe, a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors, ready in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 40 pieces Saltine Crackers or gluten-free crackers if desired
For the Toffee
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter use real butter for best results
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar pack firmly in the measuring cup
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips high-quality chips recommended
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts optional
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes optional
  • 1 tsp Flaky Sea Salt optional
  • 1/2 cup Holiday Sprinkles or Toffee Bits optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Christmas Crack
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  2. Arrange approximately 40 saltine crackers in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
  3. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then stir in 1 cup of light brown sugar and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Let the mixture bubble for exactly 3 minutes while stirring constantly, then pour it over the arranged crackers.
  5. Bake for 5 minutes until the toffee is bubbling vigorously, then remove from the oven.
  6. Immediately sprinkle 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot toffee, let sit for 2-3 minutes, then spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle your favorite optional toppings over the melted chocolate and gently press them in.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then break into pieces for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

To maintain crispiness, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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