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Easy Christmas Crack

Easy Christmas Crack

Easy Christmas Crack combines crunchy saltine crackers with buttery toffee and rich chocolate, making it a festive favorite during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Sweet Moments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Toffee
  • 1 cup Butter Use salted butter for an extra flavor kick!
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar adds a deeper caramel flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract A splash of vanilla enhances the sweetness beautifully.
Base
  • 40 crackers Saltine Crackers Their unique crunch provides the perfect base for this treat.
Topping
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips Mixing different chocolates can create a decadent flavor profile.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts or M&M's Customize with your favorite toppings for added texture and sweetness!

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring it’s smooth.
  2. Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet, covering the entire surface.
  3. Combine butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is bubbling and has a glossy, caramel-like texture, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the toffee mixture over the arranged crackers, spreading it evenly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let them soften for about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Spread the melting chocolate evenly over the toffee.
  9. Top with your choice of chopped pecans, walnuts, or colorful M&M's.
  10. Allow the Easy Christmas Crack to cool at room temperature or place it in the fridge for quicker setting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate on top.

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