Christmas Crack Recipe
This christmas crack recipe is a sweet and crunchy holiday treat made with crackers, buttery caramel, and melted chocolate. It is simple to prepare, perfect for sharing, and a favorite dessert during the holiday season.
Equipment
- Baking tray
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- Parchment paper or foil
- Oven
Ingredients
- 40 saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 half cup chopped pecans optional
- 1 half cup crushed candy canes optional
- 1 quarter cup holiday sprinkles optional
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
- Place saltine crackers in a single layer across the tray so the surface is fully covered.
- Add butter and brown sugar to a saucepan and heat over medium heat while stirring until the mixture melts and becomes bubbly.
- Continue cooking the caramel mixture for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and slightly thick.
- Pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the crackers and spread gently with a spatula.
- Place the tray in the oven and bake for a few minutes until the caramel layer becomes bubbly.
- Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel layer.
- Allow the chocolate to soften from the heat, then spread it evenly across the surface with a spatula.
- Add optional toppings such as chopped pecans, crushed candy canes, or holiday sprinkles while the chocolate is still soft.
- Let the candy cool completely until the chocolate and caramel become firm.
- Break the finished christmas crack into small pieces and serve.
Notes
Allow the candy to cool completely before breaking it into pieces for the best texture.
Use parchment paper to prevent the caramel from sticking to the tray.
Store the finished christmas crack in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.
You can use white chocolate or dark chocolate for different flavors.
