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Stack of Christmas Crack saltine toffee with chocolate and pecans tied with holiday string

Christmas Crack Recipe – Irresistibly Easy Holiday Candy


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  • Author: kai
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 1x

Description

A buttery, sweet, salty toffee treat made with saltine crackers, brown sugar, butter, and chocolate.


Ingredients

Scale

Saltine crackers, enough to cover a 9×13 inch pan

1 cup dark brown sugar, or light brown sugar

1 cup butter

12 oz chocolate chips, semi sweet or milk or dark or white

Optional 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Optional festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes

Optional Ritz crackers as a substitute for saltines


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Line a 9×13 inch pan with non stick foil. Place a single layer of saltines.

3. In a saucepan combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 3 minutes while stirring.

4. Pour the hot toffee evenly over the crackers.

5. Bake for 7 minutes.

6. Remove the pan. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot base.

7. Let the chips soften. Then spread the chocolate evenly with a spatula.

8. Add toppings like chopped pecans or sprinkles if you like.

9. Refrigerate until cool and firm.

10. Break into pieces and serve.

Notes

For easier spreading, melt chocolate separately in a microwave or double boiler.

This treat is also known as Christmas Crack, Candy Crack, or Pine Bark.

You only need 4 base ingredients, so it comes together quickly.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Freeze up to 1 month.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 154
  • Sugar: 13
  • Sodium: 105
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 13
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 31