Description
This Pretzel Christmas Crack recipe combines a rich, buttery toffee base with salty pretzels and melted semi-sweet chocolate, topped with flakey sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. It’s an easy, festive treat ideal for holiday gifting or indulging at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Toffee Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Pretzel Layer
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flakey sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10×15×1 inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with pan spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Toffee Mixture: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the unsalted butter, packed dark brown sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and let it boil for 4-5 minutes while stirring occasionally to create the toffee base.
- Add Pretzels and Bake: Stir the crushed pretzels into the hot toffee mixture until well combined. Pour this mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out as evenly as possible. Bake it in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to set.
- Top with Chocolate: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot pretzel-toffee layer. Allow the chocolate chips to sit for about 2 minutes to melt completely.
- Spread Chocolate and Add Salt: Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the pretzels and toffee. Sprinkle flakey sea salt on top to enhance the flavor with a touch of saltiness.
- Cool and Serve: Let the entire sheet cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate has fully set. Once cooled, break the treat into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for the best flavor and smooth melting.
- Crushing the pretzels should be done to a medium consistency—not too fine—to keep some crunch.
- Ensure the toffee mixture reaches a rolling boil for the right texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- This recipe can be doubled easily by using a larger baking sheet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
