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Christmas Crack

Christmas Crack is a salty-sweet holiday treat featuring a layer of saltine crackers topped with buttery toffee and melted chocolate, often finished with festive sprinkles or nuts.

  • Total Time: 20-30 minutes plus cooling time
  • Yield: 16 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 35–45 saltine crackers
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup decorative sprinkles or chopped nuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400-425°F (204-218°C). Line a baking sheet (10×15 inches or jelly roll pan) with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  2. Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until butter is melted and mixture comes to a full boil.
  4. Boil the mixture for about 3-5 minutes (or until caramel reaches 280°F / 138°C if using a candy thermometer), stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using.
  6. Carefully pour the hot caramel evenly over the saltine crackers, spreading if necessary.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to let the caramel soak into the crackers and become bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot caramel layer.
  9. Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes to soften, then spread it smoothly over the caramel with a spatula.
  10. Sprinkle decorative sprinkles or chopped nuts on top while the chocolate is still warm.
  11. Allow the Christmas Crack to cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm.
  12. Once hardened, break into pieces and serve.

Notes

For best results, use a candy thermometer to achieve perfect toffee temperature (280°F/138°C). You can customize the topping with different types of chocolate or nuts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

  • Author: Dorothy Miller
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Dessert/Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg