Description
Easy Christmas Crack is the ultimate holiday treat that combines sweet and salty flavors in a crunchy, toffee-coated delight. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy nights by the fire, this simple recipe will become a cherished tradition. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a visually stunning snack that’s sure to impress everyone around your festive table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 sleeve Saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the Saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, stirring continuously until bubbly and golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
- Pour the toffee mixture over the arranged crackers, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until bubbly and fragrant; be careful not to burn it.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top; let them melt for about 5 minutes before spreading evenly.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg