This Christmas crack is my go-to cookie exchange recipe! Made with just 5 simple ingredients and requiring under 30 minutes of total time, this is an easy and delicious recipe you don’t want to miss. It’s a little salty, sweet, and wholly festive! I feel like an elf every time I make a big batch of this candy to hand out to friends, neighbors, teachers, and everyone else who needs a little holiday cheer.
Easy Christmas Crack Recipe
It’s the holiday season, which to me, translates to the cookie season! While this is technically not a cookie recipe, that never stops me from sneaking into every cookie exchange I’m invited to… and it never stops my friends at the cookie exchange from asking for the recipe.
All you need for this recipe is saltine crackers, butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips, and seasonal sprinkles! Okay, the sprinkles are optional, but it would be a crime to not toss a handful of them onto this festive treat. After all, what gets you more into the Christmas spirit than festive sprinkles and yummy treats?!
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How to Store and Reheat
In an airtight container, this festive treat will stay fresh for between 7-10 days. That’s plenty of time to munch on your new favorite Christmas snack! Just be sure to keep it in a cool, dark place and out of direct sunlight to keep it nice and fresh.
Tips for Success
- Butterscotch chips can be added along with the chocolate chips for an even sweeter touch.
- You can use light or dark brown sugar, it won’t make a huge difference.
- I like using unsalted butter, as the crackers already have a good amount of salt in them.
- I love the look of green and red sprinkles atop my Christmas crack, but there are plenty of other ways you can dress it up! Seasonal M&M’s, crushed pecans, and Andes mints are all delicious with this sweet treat.
- Do you know the secret to getting perfectly even pieces of this dessert? Me neither. It’s known for being not perfectly cut, but that doesn’t make it any less delicious. In fact, I think it adds to its charm!
Christmas Crack Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve Saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- Seasonal sprinkles optional
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- XL Baking Sheet (12×17)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray an XL baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Line the baking sheet completely with saltine crackers.1 sleeve Saltine crackers
- Place the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan set over med-low heat. Stir occasionally until the butter has melted.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar
- Increase the heat to med-high and bring to a boil. Stir continuously for approximately 2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Pour the hot mixture over the crackers on the baking sheet. Spread the mixture around all crackers with a knife.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over crackers.2 cups chocolate chips
- Place back in the oven for 2 minutes to soften chocolate chips.
- Spread chocolate over crackers with a knife.
- Add sprinkles to make more festive, if desired. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to chill.Seasonal sprinkles
- Break off pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients
How to Make Christmas Crack Step-by-Step
Lay out the Crackers: Preheat your oven to 325°F, spray an XL baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside. Line the baking sheet completely with 1 sleeve of Saltine crackers.
Make the Caramel: Place 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar in a medium saucepan set over med-low heat. Stir occasionally until the butter has melted.
Spread the Caramel: Increase the heat to med-high and bring to a boil. Stir continuously for approximately 2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Pour the hot mixture over the crackers on the baking sheet. Spread the mixture around all the crackers with a knife.
Bake the Caramel: Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Add the Chocolate Chips: Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle 2 cups of chocolate chips over the crackers.
Spread the Chocolate: Place back in the oven for 2 minutes to soften the chocolate chips. Spread the chocolate over the crackers with a knife.
Top with Sprinkles: Add seasonal sprinkles to make it more festive, if desired. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to chill. Break off pieces and enjoy!
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