Christmas Crack

Saltine crackers are topped with a buttery toffee layer and then a smooth melted chocolate. Sprinkle chopped nuts or festive M&M candies to take this simple holiday treat over the top.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 273kcal

Author Whitney Wright

Equipment

jelly roll pan

Ingredients

35 saltine crackers
1 cup dark brown sugar packed
1 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 136 grams
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips 136 grams

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil, making sure the foil covers the bottom and all of the sides of the pan. Spray the foil with baking spray.
Line the bottom of the foil lined pan with the saltine crackers.
In a small saucepan over medium heat cook the brown sugar, butter, and salt. Stir frequently. Once the butter is melted, bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Set a timer and boil the mixture for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. If using a candy thermometer or an instant read thermometer, the mixture should reach 265°F-275°F *
Pour the mixture over the saltine crackers and use a heat proof rubber spatula or off set spatula to spread the toffee in an even layer over the saltines. Bake for 5 minutes.
**See notes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips (or finely chopped chocolate) overtop. Let sit for 3-4 minutes or until melty. ***Spread the chocolate in an even layer.
Let chocolate set.
Once chilled and cool, gently lift the foil from the pan cut the Christmas crack into bite sized pieces.
Store in an airtight container.

Notes

**Either melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until completely melted. Then spread the chocolate on top of the toffee layer. OR you can add the chocolate chips on top and place in the oven to melt. Then spread.

The microwave method will result in a smoother chocolate appearance.

***If the chocolate hasn't melted fully, you can place the pan in the oven for 1 minute to help the chocolate chips fully melt.

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