Christmas Crack Cookies
Christmas Crack Cookies are a delightful blend of salty saltine crackers, rich toffee, and decadent chocolate, perfect for festive gatherings and gifting during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Toffee Layer
- 9 pieces saltine crackers for the base of the toffee
- 6 tbsp salted butter for the toffee
- 6 tbsp brown sugar for the toffee
- ¾ cup chocolate chips to sprinkle on top
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup salted butter, browned browned for extra flavor
- 1 cup brown sugar for sweetness
- ½ cup granulated sugar for sweetness
- 2 large eggs for binding
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour for the cookie base
- 1 tsp baking soda for leavening
- ½ tsp salt to enhance flavor
- Flaky sea salt for garnish to sprinkle on the cookies
Instructions
Preparation of Toffee
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer in the pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine the salted butter and brown sugar, bringing it to a boil while stirring continuously.
- Once boiling, stop stirring and let it boil for about 2 ½ minutes to caramelize.
- Carefully pour the toffee mixture over the saltine crackers.
- Bake in the oven for approximately 6 minutes.
Preparation of Cookies
- Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the toffee.
- Let the chocolate sit for 5 minutes, then spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Allow to cool completely, then place in the freezer to harden.
- In a saucepan, melt the additional cup of butter and cook until it turns golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the brown butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, blending until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
- Chop the hardened toffee into small squares and fold it into the cookie dough.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let the dough sit for 10 minutes, then sprinkle each ball with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
Serving
- Arrange cookies on a festive platter, possibly drizzling with melted chocolate or adding more flaky sea salt.
Notes
For storage, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.