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Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack
This is Christmas Crack but even better! This homemade chocolate toffee bark is made with crunchy pretzels, soft buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and Heath bar chocolate toffee bits. This is a super easy Christmas crack recipe and perfect to share around the holidays in goodie tin or box.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 8 ounces mini pretzels
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Heath Bar Bits *
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the mini pretzels (or saltine crackers) in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches a boil. Allow it to boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Pour the toffee mixture over the pretzels, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the oven for 5 minutes and make sure the toffee is bubbling and golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips over the toffee layer. Return to the oven and let melt for 1 minute. Then spread the melted chocolate evenly.
- Sprinkle your choice of festive toppings over the melted chocolate. I suggest Heath bar bits for extra toffee flavor.
- Allow the Christmas crack to cool and set-up completely before breaking it into pieces. I suggest placing it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container and room temperature.
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Notes
- Tips:
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: Choose good-quality chocolate, fresh butter, and high-grade pretzels for the best flavor. I suggest using Ghirardelli or Guittard if possible.
- Experiment with Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Crushed candy canes, Heath bar toffee bits, mini M & M's, or even a drizzle of white chocolate.
- Perfect the Toffee: Achieve the ideal toffee consistency by ensuring it reaches a proper boil. Be patient during this step for the best results.
- Cooling is Key: Allow the Christmas crack to cool thoroughly before breaking it into pieces. This ensures a clean break and prevents a gooey mess. I suggest placing it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
250mg
(10%)
Potassium
43mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.