Christmas Crack
Christmas Crack is a sweet and salty treat made with saltine crackers covered with toffee, baked, and then topped with semi-sweet chocolate. Sometimes called saltine cracker toffee, it is as easy to make as it is addicting, so watch out!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 575kcal
Ingredients
- 45 saltine crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ cups (252 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the crackers, salted side down, in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Set aside.
- To a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the butter and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Allow the mixture to boil for 3-5 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted and the sugar has dissolved. The toffee needs to reach between 270°F - 290°F before being poured over the crackers. It should darken in color and thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat.
- Carefully pour the toffee mixture evenly over the crackers, spreading it to the edges if needed.
- Bake for 3-5 minutes, or until the butter and sugar mixture begins to bubble.
- Carefully remove the pan from the oven.
- Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the crackers.
- Allow the chocolate chips to sit for about one minute, or until they start to soften and melt.
- Using an offset spatula, spread the melted chocolate over the crackers.
- Transfer the pan to the refrigerator for about an hour, or until the mixture is set. Alternatively, you can place it in the freezer for quicker setting, for about 30 minutes.
- Once set, break the Christmas Crack into small, uneven pieces by hand.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 575kcal