Christmas Crack Recipe: Indulgent Treats to Impress Your Guests
Make Christmas Crack, an indulgent treat perfect for impressing your guests during the holidays. This simple recipe combines saltine crackers, chocolate, and toffee for a delightful snack.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Saucepan
- spatula
Ingredients
Crackers
- 35-40 crackers saltine crackers or substitute graham crackers, Ritz, or pretzels
Toffee
- 1 cup butter salted or unsalted
- 1 cup brown sugar
Toppings
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Arrange saltine crackers evenly in rows across the pan.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth, then boil for 3 minutes.
- Pour the hot toffee mixture over the crackers and spread evenly.
- Bake for 5 minutes, until bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let sit 2 minutes, then spread smooth with a spatula.
- Top with chopped pecans (or toppings of choice).
- Cool completely at room temp or refrigerate until hardened. Break into pieces and serve.
Notes
Substitutions: Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free crackers or pretzels. Dairy-Free: Vegan butter + dairy-free chocolate. Low-Sugar: Sugar-free chocolate chips and monk fruit sweetener. Budget: Ritz or graham crackers as a base. Storage: Room Temp: 4–5 days in an airtight container. Fridge: Up to 2 weeks. Freezer: Up to 2 months (layer with parchment, thaw before serving). Variations: Pretzel base for extra crunch, Graham cracker or Ritz for a twist, Chex mix or puffcorn version, Holiday toppings like peppermint, M&Ms, sprinkles, or coconut.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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