Christmas Crack
A delightful holiday treat combining salty saltine crackers with a rich caramel and chocolate topping, perfect for festive gatherings and snacking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers About 40 crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans Optional for topping
- Sprinkles or festive toppings Optional for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, coated lightly with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, covering the entire surface.
Caramel Preparation
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring gently.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for about 3 minutes while stirring constantly until the caramel thickens.
Baking
- Pour the hot caramel over the arranged saltine crackers and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the oven for 5 minutes until the caramel bubbles.
- Remove the baking sheet and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot caramel layer.
- Let the chocolate soften for a few minutes, then spread it evenly across the caramel layer.
Final Touches
- Top with chopped pecans or festive toppings while the chocolate is still warm.
- Allow the dish to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until set.
- Break into pieces and serve as desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Can be refrigerated for up to two weeks.