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Best Easy Christmas Crack

Best Easy Christmas Crack


  • Author: Nina Klatten
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 30 pieces
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Best Easy Christmas Crack is a holiday classic—sweet, salty, crunchy, and ridiculously addictive. Made with simple ingredients like saltines, butter, sugar, and chocolate, it comes together in just minutes and makes the perfect treat for gifting or holiday snacking.


Ingredients

1 sleeve saltine crackers

1 cup unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

0.5 cup chopped pecans or holiday sprinkles (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Arrange crackers in a single layer.

2. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly until boiling. Let boil for 3 minutes without stirring.

3. Pour toffee mixture over crackers and spread evenly.

4. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let sit for 2 minutes, then spread melted chocolate evenly.

5. Add toppings if desired, then let cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.

6. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Boil the toffee for a full 3 minutes to avoid graininess.

Use foil for easier cleanup and better structure.

Customize toppings with candy canes, nuts, or sea salt for variety.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Christmas crack, holiday bark, easy toffee