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Easy Christmas Crack Recipe for the Holidays Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 40 pieces
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Christmas Crack Recipe is a festive and delightful holiday treat featuring a crispy saltine cracker base topped with a buttery brown sugar caramel, melted chocolate, and optional pecans or sprinkles. Perfect for sharing and gifting, this quick and simple dessert captures the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 40 saltine crackers (enough to cover a standard baking sheet)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Optional Toppings

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or festive sprinkles
  • Sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer to completely cover the bottom of the pan.
  2. Make the Caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then allow it to boil for 3 minutes without stirring to develop the caramel.
  3. Pour Caramel Over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the arranged saltine crackers. Use a spatula to spread it evenly to cover all crackers.
  4. Bake: Bake the caramel-covered crackers in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to set and infuse the flavors.
  5. Add Chocolate: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips over the hot caramel layer. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes until the chocolate melts, then spread the melted chocolate evenly using a spatula.
  6. Top and Cool: Sprinkle chopped pecans, festive sprinkles, or sea salt over the melted chocolate if desired. Let the tray cool to room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator for about 1 hour to allow the dessert to fully set and harden.
  7. Serve: Once firm, break the Christmas Crack into pieces and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • You can substitute graham crackers for saltines for a different flavor and texture.
  • For variation, try using white chocolate chips instead of semisweet chocolate chips.
  • Sprinkling sea salt enhances the sweet and salty flavor combination.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/easy-christmas-crack-recipe-for-the-holidays-recipe/