Christmas Crack Recipe

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 17

Chill Time: 20

Total Time: 47

Servings: pieces

Calories: 83kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Christmas crack is the easiest holiday treat you’ll ever make! This saltine cracker toffee combines buttery caramel, chocolate, and festive sprinkles in every crunchy, sweet bite.

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US Customary - Metric

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
XL Baking Sheet (12x17)

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

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

*You can use other kinds of crackers, like Ritz, Club, or even sheets of matzah.

**I like using unsalted butter, as the crackers already have a good amount of salt in them.

***Any kind will work. I used semisweet. Butterscotch chips can be added along with the chocolate chips for an even sweeter touch.

Tips:

Use heavy-duty foil or parchment paper and spray it well before layering the crackers. It makes cleanup easier and helps you lift the entire sheet out cleanly once it hardens.
Make sure the toffee layer reaches a full, bubbly boil for at least 3 minutes before adding the chocolate so it sets up crisp instead of chewy.
After spreading the melted chocolate, let it rest for 1–2 minutes before adding toppings. This helps the chocolate firm up slightly so sprinkles and candies don’t sink or bleed color.
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.
For clean breaks (as much as possible!), chill the tray for 20-30 minutes before cracking. Then bend the foil slightly to help pieces pop apart without splintering the chocolate.
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients

Storage: Store Christmas crack in an airtight container at room temperature for 7-10 days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze in layers separated by parchment paper. It stays fresh and crunchy for up to 2 months in the freezer!

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