Description
Christmas Crack is the ultimate holiday candy combining crisp salted saltine crackers layered with a buttery toffee made from butter and brown sugar, topped with melted dark chocolate chips, toffee bits, and a drizzle of white chocolate for a perfect sweet and salty crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cracker Base
- 1 sleeve salted saltine crackers (about 42 crackers)
Toffee Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
Toppings
- 1 (12 oz) package dark chocolate chips (can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- Heath toffee bits (amount to preference, approx. 1/2 cup)
- White chocolate, melted (about 1/4 cup for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease the parchment with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Crackers: Lay the salted saltine crackers side by side in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Set aside.
- Make Toffee Sauce: In a large saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and packed brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium to medium-high heat, stirring constantly to ensure the sugar dissolves and does not burn.
- Boil Toffee: Once boiling, continue to boil the mixture for 3 minutes while stirring constantly to create a smooth, thick toffee sauce.
- Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the arranged saltine crackers, spreading it as necessary to cover all crackers.
- Bake the Toffee Layer: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes. This will allow the toffee to set slightly and soak into the crackers.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the dark chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let them sit for 5 minutes to soften and begin melting.
- Spread Melted Chocolate: Using the back of a spoon, spread the melted chocolate chips evenly over the entire cracker and toffee surface. If the chocolate is not melting sufficiently, place the pan back into the warm oven for a minute or two to help it melt.
- Add Toffee Bits and White Chocolate Drizzle: Sprinkle Heath toffee bits generously over the melted chocolate layer. Then drizzle melted white chocolate over the top for decoration and added flavor.
- Cool Completely: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or the freezer for at least 1 hour until fully cooled and the chocolate is firm.
- Break Into Pieces and Store: Once cooled, break the Christmas Crack into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving if frozen.
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include Heath toffee bits or white chocolate drizzle.
- For best results, use salted saltine crackers to balance the sweetness of the toffee and chocolate.
- If chocolate chips are not melting well, use a warm oven or microwave briefly to assist melting.
- Store Christmas Crack in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and crisp texture.
- Breaking the candy into uneven pieces is normal—no need for perfect shapes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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