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Christmas Crack (Cracker Toffee) Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 48 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Christmas Crack, also known as Cracker Toffee, is a deliciously addictive holiday treat made by layering saltine crackers with a rich butter and brown sugar toffee, baked to bubbly perfection, and topped with melted chocolate and festive sprinkles. This easy-to-make dessert combines sweet, salty, and crunchy textures that are perfect for sharing during the holiday season.

Ingredients

Base Layer

  • 40-48 saltine crackers (about 1 1/2 sleeves)

Toffee Layer

  • 1 cup butter (salted or unsalted, 2 sticks)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed, dark brown sugar)

Topping

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate chips, or white, or combination)
  • ½ cup sprinkles (or M&M’s, crushed candy canes, or candies of choice to decorate)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ to prepare for baking the toffee.
  2. Prepare Baking Tray: Line a rimmed sheet pan (15″×10″) with parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray, or use a nonstick silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  3. Arrange Crackers: Place the saltine crackers in a single even layer on the bottom of the tray. Break a few crackers if needed to fill gaps along the edges, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
  4. Make Toffee: In a medium pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter and add brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally, and cook for 3 minutes until it is bubbling and amber in color. If using a candy thermometer, cook until it reaches 270℉-290℉. Remove from heat.
  5. Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Carefully pour the hot toffee evenly over the crackers and quickly spread with a spatula to cover all crackers.
  6. Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 3-5 minutes, or until the toffee mixture starts to bubble.
  7. Add Chocolate: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately scatter the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate. If the chocolate doesn’t melt easily, return the pan to the oven for 1-2 minutes and then spread.
  8. Add Sprinkles: While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle your choice of decorations such as sprinkles, M&M’s, or crushed candy canes evenly on top.
  9. Cool and Harden: Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to harden the chocolate and toffee layers.
  10. Break Into Pieces: Once hardened, flip the tray over to remove the toffee from the pan and peel off the parchment or foil. Break into pieces by hand or cut with a sharp knife.
  11. Serve and Store: Enjoy immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.

Notes

  • Use dark brown sugar for a richer flavor and deeper color in the toffee.
  • If you don’t have a candy thermometer, cook the toffee mixture for about 3 minutes once it reaches a rolling boil.
  • Feel free to customize the topping with white chocolate chips or a mix of chocolates for variety.
  • Sprinkles or crushed candy canes not only add decoration but also an extra holiday flavor and texture.
  • Ensure to spread the toffee quickly before it cools and hardens on the crackers.
  • Store the Christmas Crack in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/christmas-crack-cracker-toffee-recipe/