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Christmas Crack Recipe

Irresistible Christmas Crack Recipe with Custom Toppings

This Christmas Crack Recipe is a delightful holiday treat combining saltine crackers, toffee, and chocolate, customizable with various toppings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 40 pieces Saltine Crackers Swap for Ritz for extra richness.
For the Toffee
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Essential for that rich toffee texture.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and caramel notes.
For the Chocolate
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Opt for high-quality chips for optimal melting.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Pecans or walnuts work beautifully!
  • 1 cup Crushed Candy Canes Bring festive flair and a refreshing minty note.
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt A sprinkle enhances the sweet-and-salty contrast.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Medium saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 10x15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Evenly space approximately 40 saltine crackers in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in light brown sugar until boiling.
  4. Pour the hot toffee mixture over the crackers and bake for 5 minutes, until bubbly.
  5. Sprinkle 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips on the hot toffee and spread after they soften.
  6. Add optional toppings while the chocolate is warm, pressing them in gently.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
  8. Lift the Christmas Crack from the baking sheet and break into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This recipe is completely customizable; feel free to experiment with different toppings and cracker types.

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