Christmas Crack Recipe
Christmas Crack, also known as Cracker Candy or Saltine Toffee, is a delightful treat that embodies the holiday spirit with its sweet, salty, and crunchy goodness.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Saucepan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or almonds)
- Sea salt flakes (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the butter-sugar mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, spreading it with a spatula to cover completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, until the toffee topping is bubbling.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let them sit for a few minutes to soften, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee layer.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts and sea salt flakes over the melted chocolate for extra flavor and texture.
- Allow the Christmas Crack to cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate has set.
- Once set, break the candy into pieces and serve. Enjoy the delicious holiday treat!