Description
If you’re looking for the ultimate holiday treat that comes together in no time and vanishes even faster, you need to try this Best Easy Christmas Crack! With its shatteringly crisp toffee base, rich chocolate topping, and festive sprinkle finish, this candy is the life of every Christmas cookie platter. It’s easy enough for a beginner, quick enough for busy bakers, and guaranteed to make everyone ask for the recipe. What makes Christmas Crack so irresistible? It’s the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy in every bite. A base of salty crackers is drenched in homemade toffee, topped with melted chocolate, and then decked out with sprinkles. Break it into pieces for the best shareable treat. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish (plus cooling), making it ideal for last-minute parties, edible gifting, or a cozy movie night snack. This quick dessert is perfect for easy holiday baking, edible gifts, or whenever you need a sweet snack for a crowd!
Ingredients
40 saltine crackers
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup holiday sprinkles (or more, as desired)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with nonstick spray. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer to cover the pan completely.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, then cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes until thickened.
3. Immediately pour the hot toffee over the crackers. Spread evenly with a spatula to cover all the crackers.
4. Bake for 5 minutes, until the toffee is bubbling and beginning to soak into the crackers.
5. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let sit for 5 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate smoothly over the top.
6. Add sprinkles right away while chocolate is still warm.
7. Allow the pan to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour, or until fully set.
8. Once set, lift the foil out of the pan and break the candy into 40 pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, stir the toffee mixture constantly and don’t overcook, to avoid graininess.
You can use different toppings: try chopped nuts, a drizzle of white chocolate, or crushed peppermint candies.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
Keywords: easy Christmas crack, holiday dessert, toffee bark, edible gift, quick baking, party snack