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Christmas Crack – Easy Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe

Christmas Crack – Easy Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe
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Christmas Crack is an easy and irresistible holiday treat featuring a buttery toffee layer poured over crispy saltine crackers, topped with melted chocolate and optional toppings. This sweet and salty delight is perfect for festive gatherings and makes a great homemade gift.

Ingredients

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Base Layer

  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Butter
  • Saltine Crackers (enough to cover a 9×13-inch pan, approximately 40-45 crackers)

Topping

  • 12 oz. Chocolate Chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)
  • Optional toppings: crushed nuts, sprinkles, sea salt, or mini peppermint pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the toffee layer.
  2. Prepare the Pan: Line a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, allowing some overhang for easy removal later. Arrange a single layer of saltine crackers evenly across the bottom of the pan.
  3. Make Toffee Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of dark brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a rolling boil. Let it boil for 3 minutes while stirring continuously to prevent burning.
  4. Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the layer of saltine crackers, ensuring all crackers are coated.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 7 minutes. This helps the toffee set and bubble up.
  6. Add Chocolate Topping: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the 12 oz. chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Allow the chocolate to sit for a few minutes so it melts.
  7. Spread Chocolate: Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the entire surface, as you would frost a cake.
  8. Add Optional Toppings: If desired, sprinkle your choice of toppings like chopped nuts, sprinkles, sea salt, or crushed peppermint bits over the melted chocolate before it sets.
  9. Cool and Serve: Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate and toffee are fully set. Once cooled, lift the foil to remove the slab, break into pieces, and enjoy your Christmas Crack!

Notes

  • Use dark brown sugar for a richer, deeper flavor; light brown sugar can be substituted but will yield a milder taste.
  • Make sure to stir constantly when boiling the sugar and butter to prevent burning.
  • If the chocolate does not melt well, you can place the pan back in the oven for a few seconds.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crackers instead of saltines.
  • Store Christmas Crack in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to two weeks.
  • Be cautious not to overbake the toffee or it can become too hard and difficult to break.

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Keywords: Christmas Crack recipe, Saltine toffee, Easy holiday dessert, Christmas candy, Saltine cracker toffee

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