Description
A delightful combination of salty and sweet, this Christmas Crack is a quick and easy holiday treat made with saltine crackers, buttery toffee, and chocolate. Perfect for gifting or enjoying during festive gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 saltine crackers (enough to cover a 9×13-inch baking sheet)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
- Sea salt or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, and spray it lightly with non-stick cooking spray. - Arrange Crackers:
Line the prepared baking sheet with saltine crackers, arranging them in a single layer to completely cover the bottom of the pan. - Make Toffee:
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 3-5 minutes until it thickens and becomes a rich caramel color. - Pour Toffee:
Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, spreading it out with a spatula to cover all the crackers. - Bake:
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the toffee is bubbling all over. Keep a close eye on it to avoid burning. - Add Chocolate:
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let the chocolate chips sit for 2-3 minutes to melt. Once melted, use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the toffee. - Garnish:
While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle the mini chocolate chips and sea salt or sprinkles on top, if desired. - Cool and Set:
Allow the Christmas Crack to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, or until fully set. Once set, break the toffee into pieces by hand. - Serve:
Serve your Christmas Crack on a platter or store it in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Enjoy this sweet, salty, and crunchy holiday treat!
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can drizzle melted white chocolate over the top after it has set.
- This treat makes a wonderful gift when wrapped in festive packaging.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes