Description
Peppermint Bark Christmas Crack is a festive treat that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. This delightful dessert features crunchy Saltine crackers topped with rich chocolate and a burst of refreshing peppermint. It’s an easy-to-make holiday snack that’s perfect for gatherings, gifting, or indulging during cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Saltine Crackers
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Crushed Peppermints (candy canes or peppermint candies)
- 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange Saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter and brown sugar together until bubbly and golden (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour the mixture evenly over the crackers, spreading it with a spatula.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbly; watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top, letting them melt for 5 minutes before spreading evenly.
- Top with crushed peppermint while warm, then cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (28g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg