Christmas Crack
Christmas Crack is a festive, crunchy candy made by layering saltine crackers with buttery toffee, then topping with melted chocolate and optional nuts or sea salt. It’s easy to make, perfect for holiday baking, and wonderfully addicting.
Ingredients
- 40 saltine crackers ≈ 1 sleeve
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; arrange saltines in a single layer.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and bring to a rolling boil. Boil 3 minutes without stirring.
- Immediately pour caramel over saltines, spreading evenly.
- Bake 5 minutes in the oven until bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over hot caramel. Let sit 5 minutes to melt.
- Spread melted chocolate evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts and sea salt, if using.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set and firm.
- Using foil or parchment overhang, lift candy out and break into pieces. Serve or store in airtight container.
Notes
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent spills.
- Line with foil or parchment to lift out candy easily.
- For best texture, don’t skip the chilling step.
- Variations: try white chocolate or butterscotch chips, crushed candy cane, or pretzel bits.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate. Keeps up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.