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Christmas Crack

A festive holiday treat featuring a crunchy saltine cracker base topped with buttery toffee and melted chocolate, ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 40 saltine crackers
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • saucepan
  • Mixing spoon
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are tightly packed.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter and brown sugar and stir until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
  5. Allow the mixture to boil for 3 minutes without stirring, then remove from heat.
  6. Carefully pour the hot toffee over the arranged crackers and use a rubber spatula to spread it evenly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 5–7 minutes, until the toffee is bubbly and golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let sit for 2–3 minutes to melt.
  9. Use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate in an even layer over the toffee.
  10. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate layer.
  11. Let the Christmas Crack cool completely at room temperature, then break into pieces and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.