Christmas Crack Recipe
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Christmas Crack Recipe
Description
The Christmas Crack Recipe starts by arranging saltine crackers in a single layer on a foil-lined pan. A mixture of butter and brown sugar is melted and then boiled for exactly three minutes while stirring continually to prevent crystallization. This hot caramel sauce is poured evenly over the crackers, then baked briefly to create a crisp toffee layer.
After removing from the oven, the pan cools slightly before semi-sweet chocolate chips are melted in short bursts. The warm chocolate is spread over the caramel layer and decorated with sprinkles for a festive touch. Once fully cooled and set, the candy is broken into irregular pieces.
This confection combines salty crackers with sweet caramel and rich chocolate, resulting in a crunchy, indulgent snack. It stores well at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or frozen, making it convenient for holiday gatherings or gifts.
Ingredients
- 1 leeve saltine crackers about 35-40 crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a 10x15-inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease.
- Place the saltine crackers on the cookie sheet to cover the entire pan in 1 layer of crackers.
- Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, bring it to a boil for 3 minutes while stirring constantly. The brown sugar mixture must boil for exactly 3 minutes. If it doesn't boil long enough the mixture won’t set and will make the crackers soggy.
- While stirring the mixture, consistently scrape the sides otherwise the sugar will crystallize on the sides of the pan.
- Carefully pour the mixture over the crackers. Spread it overtop so that all of the crackers are covered.
- Bake in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the chocolate to a medium heatproof bowl. Microwave on medium power for 1-minute bursts, stirring between each. When the chocolate is almost melted, stir until smooth.
- Spoon the chocolate over the crackers, and spread it smooth completely coverving the pan. Decorate with sprinkles.
- Let the toffee harden until the chocolate is set at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Once completely hardened, remove from the pan and peel the aluminum foil off. Break/"crack" it into pieces.
Notes
- Store Christmas Crack in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerated for up to 10 days.
- It also freezes well, keeping for 4 to 6 weeks when wrapped appropriately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 40pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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