Description
Christmas crack is a delightful holiday treat that combines crispy saltine crackers, buttery toffee, and rich chocolate, creating a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. This easy-to-make confection is sure to be the star of your festive gatherings, leaving everyone craving more. Whether served as a dessert or packaged as gifts, this irresistible snack will spread joy and cheer all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 40 saltine crackers
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional toppings: Chopped nuts or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet, slightly overlapping if necessary.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until boiling; stir constantly for about 3 minutes until thickened.
- Pour the hot toffee mixture over the crackers, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee layer; let sit for a few minutes to melt before spreading evenly.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg