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Easy Christmas Crack Recipe

This amazing Christmas Crack recipe is a classic holiday recipe that the whole family will love! Super easy ingredients for this popular recipe!

What is Christmas Crack?

Christmas crack is a toffee recipe that is super easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. This recipe is perfect for the holidays and makes a great gift for friends and family!

What do I need to make Christmas Crack?

All you need for this recipe is sugar, butter, salt, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. That’s it!

Why do they call it Christmas Crack?

This recipe is called Christmas crack because it literally cracks in your mouth uses saltine crackers in the recipe! Once you start eating it, you can’t stop! The combination of the sweet toffee and chocolate is irresistible!

Does Christmas Crack need to be refrigerated?

No, this recipe does not need to be refrigerated. You can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

What ingredients do you need for this fun holiday recipe?

· 1/2 sleeve of saltine crackers

· 2 sticks salted butter

· 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed

· 1 teaspoon vanilla

· 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips

· 1/4 cup Christmas-themed sprinkles, a mixture of green, red, white, and chocolate sprinkles in various sizes

Where can you serve this Christmas crack?

You can serve this recipe at holiday parties, potlucks, or just keep it around for when the family is looking for a tasty treat!

Is this a fun recipe to make with kids?

Absolutely! This recipe is super easy and quick to make, so it’s perfect for involving the kids in the kitchen. They will love watching the toffee crack as it bakes and then getting to sprinkle on the chocolate chips and sprinkles!

What are some other fun holiday sweet treats to try this year?

No matter what your favorite holiday recipe is, Christmas crack is sure to be a hit! This easy to make recipe is perfect for any holiday gathering and will be loved by all!

Easy Christmas Crack Recipe
Yield: 24 servings

Easy Christmas Crack Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes

This fun holiday recipe is so great to make with kids! Super simple ingredients for a yummy treat!

Ingredients

  • · 1/2 sleeve of saltine crackers
  • · 2 sticks salted butter
  • · 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
  • · 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • · 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • · 1/4 cup Christmas-themed sprinkles, a mixture of green, red, white, and chocolate sprinkles in various sizes

Instructions

  1. On a large sheet or jelly roll pan, lay out a parchment or silicone baking sheet.
  2. Fill the pan with crackers, if you need to break some to fill in the spaces, go for it. Set aside.
  3. Over medium heat, melt the butter in a medium saucepan and add brown sugar and vanilla. Bring mixture to 270°f measuring temp with a candy thermometer.
  4. Once temp is reached, remove from heat and pour over the cracker on the sheet pan. Spread the toffee mixture over every cracker.
  5. While still hot, top the toffee with the chocolate chips and let sit for a few minutes.
  6. Once the chips appear melted, spread the chocolate over the toffee, covering the toffee and crackers. A silicone or offset spatula works perfectly.
  7. Before the chocolate hardens, top it with sprinkles.
  8. Place in fridge for 1 hour to fully harden the chocolate and toffee.
  9. Remove and break the cracker into random pieces or use a knife to cut the pieces evenly.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield

24

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 185Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 20mgSodium 65mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 1gSugar 18gProtein 1g

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