Christmas Crack Recipe: Triple Chocolate Toffee Crack with Saltine Crackers Recipe
Christmas Crack is the ultimate holiday candy featuring crisp salted saltine crackers layered with a rich buttery toffee made from butter and brown sugar, topped with melted dark chocolate and toffee bits for a perfect sweet and salty crunch in every bite. This easy-to-make candy is perfect for holiday gifting or festive treats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus 2 hours chilling
- Yield: 16 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 1 sleeve salted saltine crackers (about 42 crackers)
Toffee Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Topping
- 1 (12 oz) package dark chocolate chips (can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- Heath toffee bits, for sprinkling
- White chocolate, melted, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper and grease the parchment lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Crackers: Place the saltine crackers side by side in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, covering the surface evenly. Set aside.
- Make Toffee Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium to medium-high heat, combine the butter and brown sugar. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, keep boiling for 3 minutes to develop the toffee flavor and thick consistency.
- Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the crackers, ensuring all crackers are covered.
- Bake the Toffee and Crackers: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes. This sets the toffee layer and helps it soak into the crackers.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the pan from the oven and quickly sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let them stand undisturbed for about 5 minutes to soften and begin melting.
- Spread Melted Chocolate: Using the back of a spoon, spread the melted chocolate chips evenly over the toffee layer. If some chips don’t melt fully, you can place the pan briefly back in the warm oven to help melt the chocolate smoothly.
- Add Final Toppings: Sprinkle Heath toffee bits over the melted chocolate, then drizzle melted white chocolate decoratively on top.
- Chill and Set: Transfer the tray to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or the freezer for about 1 hour to allow the candy to fully set and harden.
- Break into Pieces and Store: Once fully chilled and firm, break the candy into chunks. Store in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge before serving if frozen.
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include the Heath toffee bits or the white chocolate drizzle.
- Storing at room temperature is not recommended; keep refrigerated for freshness.
- Ensure constant stirring when boiling toffee to avoid burning.
- Customize with semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips depending on preference.
- Use parchment paper and cooking spray for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
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