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Christmas Crack Recipe with Chocolate and Nuts Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 40 pieces
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Best Christmas Crack Recipe is a delightful and addictive holiday treat featuring a crispy saltine cracker base topped with a rich caramel mixture, melted chocolate, and festive toppings like chopped pecans or M&M’s. Perfect for gifting or sharing at holiday gatherings, this sweet and salty candy combines buttery toffee with crunchy crackers for a mouthwatering holiday favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 40 saltine crackers (about one sleeve)

Caramel Topping

  • 1 cup butter (salted or unsalted)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping

  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips (or preferred chocolate)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts or M&M’s

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single side-by-side layer to cover the sheet evenly. Set aside.
  2. Make the caramel mixture. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and brown sugar. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the butter is fully melted and the mixture starts to bubble. Continue stirring constantly and cook for 3 minutes to properly cook the caramel. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Pour caramel over crackers. Evenly pour the caramel mixture over the saltine crackers. Use the wooden spoon or a knife to gently spread and coat all the crackers with the caramel.
  4. Bake and add chocolate. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 6 minutes. Remove from the oven immediately and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot caramel layer. Let the chocolate sit for 3-4 minutes to melt, then spread it evenly across the caramel with a spatula or knife.
  5. Add toppings and chill. While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle chopped pecans, walnuts, M&M’s, or Christmas sprinkles evenly over the top. Allow the candy to set at room temperature for 1-2 hours or speed up the process by chilling it in the refrigerator or freezer. Once set, slice into pieces and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings with different nuts, candies, or sprinkles to suit your preference.
  • Using salted butter adds a nice balance of salty flavor, but unsalted butter also works well.
  • Make sure to spread the caramel evenly so each cracker is well coated.
  • Letting the chocolate melt before spreading ensures a smooth, even layer.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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