Lightened up Christmas Crack (Less Butter & Sugar)
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Lightened up Christmas Crack (Less Butter & Sugar)
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It isn't the holiday season without a batch of my favorite Christmas Crack! And now you enjoy it even more knowing it's made with a little less sugar but still has all the same amazing taste! Perfect for a sweet holiday treat or gifting to friends and family!
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Ingredients
- 44 saltine crackers
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1.5 sticks
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (48g) I used Truvia
- 1/4 cup sugar free pancake syrup (60g) or pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp honey (42g)
- 1.25 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (224g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray.
- Arrange crackers in a single layer on the sheet pan. You may need to break a few crackers in half.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, syrup and honey. Bring the toffee to a boil while stirring continuously, then allow the mixture to boil for 3 minutes (270 to 290 degrees if using a candy thermometer or until it turns caramel in color).
- Pour the toffee over the crackers. Working quickly, spread the toffee evenly over the crackers with a spatula. It’s okay if the crackers aren't coated completely.
- Bake for 4-5 minutes or until it’s hot and bubbly.
- Take out and top with chocolate chips. Return to the oven for another 2 minutes for the chocolate chips to melt. Then remove and spread the melted chocolate with a spatula.
- Freeze or refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chocolate has set.
- Then break the toffee into pieces and ENJOY!
Notes
- To make gluten-free: use gluten-free crackers like gluten-free salt crackers, Simple Mills almond crackers, gluten-free graham crackers, gluten-free pretzels or make your own crackers for gluten-free Christmas crack.
- Store this Healthy Christmas Crack recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. You can also freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw for 10 minutes before eating. Just make sure not to let it sit out at room temperature for too long or the chocolate will start to melt.
- Why did my Christmas crack candy come out chewy?
- There are a few reasons this could have happened. Make sure you let the toffee boil for 3-4 minutes. It should darken in color and thicken up (needs to reach 270-290 degrees Fahrenheit) before removing it from the heat and pouring it over the crackers. Also, if you didn’t let the crack candy cool down enough before serving, there’s a chance it didn’t get enough time to firm up. Make sure to let it cool in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 30 minutes to harden.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/15 of recipe (42g)
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18.5g
(6%)
Protein
1.8g
(4%)
Fat
14.3g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8.4g
(42%)
Cholesterol
29.6mg
(10%)
Fiber
1.1g
(4%)
Sugar
10.8g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/15 of recipe (42g) | |
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 4% |
| Fat | 14.3g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 29.6mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10.8g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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