Christmas Crack

Why Make This Recipe

Christmas Crack, also known as Saltine Cracker Toffee, is a delightful and easy treat perfect for the holiday season. This recipe combines the salty crunch of Saltine crackers with the rich flavors of buttery toffee and chocolate. It’s a crowd-pleaser that is sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s simple to make, so you won’t spend all day in the kitchen!

How to Make Christmas Crack

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 cup Butter
• 12 Oz. Chocolate Chips
• Saltine Crackers

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line a 9 by 13-inch pan with foil for easy cleanup. Place one layer of Saltine crackers in the pan and set it aside.
3. In a saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil and cook for 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
4. Pour the toffee mixture over the Saltine crackers in the pan and bake in the oven for 7 minutes.
5. After baking, remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot cracker base.
6. Spread the melting chocolate evenly, like icing, and add any toppings you desire.
7. Refrigerate the mixture to cool, then break into pieces and enjoy!

How to Serve Christmas Crack

Serve Christmas Crack as a sweet snack during holiday gatherings or as a simple dessert at home. It’s great on a festive dessert table or packed in a holiday tin for gifting. You can also enjoy it with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

How to Store Christmas Crack

Store your Christmas Crack in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep it longer, you can refrigerate it, which will help to maintain its freshness.

Tips to Make Christmas Crack

• Make sure to stir the toffee mixture constantly while it boils to prevent it from burning.
• Use a variety of chocolate chips, like milk chocolate or white chocolate, for a twist on the classic recipe.
• Feel free to add nuts, crushed candies, or sprinkles on top of the chocolate for added texture and flavor.

Variation

You can customize this recipe by using graham crackers instead of Saltine crackers, or by drizzling caramel on top of the chocolate for an extra treat.

FAQs

Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
A: Yes! You can make Christmas Crack a few days in advance, just store it in an airtight container.

Q: What toppings can I use?
A: You can use nuts, crushed candies, sprinkles, or even drizzle caramel on top of the chocolate.

Q: Is it necessary to refrigerate the Christmas Crack?
A: Refrigeration is not necessary, but it does help the chocolate set faster. You can enjoy it at room temperature as well.

Christmas Crack

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• Author: admin
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 12 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Delightful and easy treat combining the salty crunch of Saltine crackers with buttery toffee and chocolate, perfect for the holiday season.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 cup Butter
• 12 oz Chocolate Chips
• Saltine Crackers

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil for easy cleanup. Place one layer of Saltine crackers in the pan and set it aside.
3. In a saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil and cook for 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
4. Pour the toffee mixture over the Saltine crackers in the pan and bake in the oven for 7 minutes.
5. After baking, remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot cracker base.
6. Spread the melting chocolate evenly, like icing, and add any toppings you desire.
7. Refrigerate the mixture to cool, then break into pieces and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigeration can help maintain freshness.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 250
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 150mg
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Christmas, holiday dessert, sweet snack, toffee, chocolate