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Easy Christmas Crack

A festive favorite combining buttery toffee, smooth chocolate, and a delightful crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
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
  • 1/2 cup M&M's optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring continuously until boiling.
  5. Pour the toffee mixture evenly over the crackers and spread it with a spatula.
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes until the toffee is bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top, allowing them to melt.
  8. Spread the melted chocolate with a spatula, then sprinkle with chopped nuts and M&M's.
  9. Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.

Notes

This treat is perfect for holiday gatherings and can be customized with various toppings.