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Christmas Crack

A simple and crunchy sweet-and-salty treat made with saltine crackers, toffee, and chocolate, perfect for holiday gifting and parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 box Saltine crackers The classic, thin kind.
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Use unsalted to control the salt.
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Gives deep, molasses-like flavor.
Topping Ingredients
  • 2 cups Chocolate chips Semi-sweet or dark works best for balance.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped nuts Optional - pecans or walnuts add crunch.
  • 2 pieces Candy canes Optional - crushed for a peppermint pop.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt Optional - flaky salt brightens flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to warm the pan.
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange saltine crackers in a single layer without overlapping.
Making the Toffee
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat while stirring constantly until boiling.
  2. Pour the hot toffee mixture over the saltines, spreading it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-6 minutes until the toffee is bubbly and fragrant.
  2. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top, letting them melt for a minute before spreading into an even layer.
  3. Add chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, or sea salt immediately on the melted chocolate.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Cool completely and break into pieces to serve.
  2. For clean snaps, chill it briefly before breaking.

Notes

Line two baking sheets to make double batches without waiting. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a week; refrigerate if needed to keep chocolate firm.