Description
Christmas Crack, also known as Saltine Cracker Toffee, is a delicious holiday treat featuring a buttery brown sugar toffee layer on crispy saltine crackers, topped with melted chocolate. This simple recipe combines sweet, salty, and crunchy textures, making it an irresistible festive snack perfect for sharing and gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Toffee Base
- 12 oz Saltine Crackers (approximately 1 full sleeve)
- 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Butter (2 sticks)
Topping
- 12 oz Chocolate Chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)
- Optional toppings such as chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, or sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the toffee layer on the crackers.
- Prepare the baking pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, allowing some overhang for easy removal. Arrange a single layer of saltine crackers evenly to cover the bottom of the pan without overlapping.
- Make the toffee mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of dark brown sugar and 1 cup of butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches a rolling boil. Maintain the boil for 3 full minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning and to develop the toffee’s rich flavor.
- Pour and bake toffee: Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the layer of saltine crackers, ensuring all crackers are covered. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 7 minutes to allow the toffee to fully saturate the crackers and bubble.
- Add chocolate topping: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the 12 oz of chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes to melt, then spread it smoothly over the top using a spatula or the back of a spoon to create an even layer.
- Add optional toppings: If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, or a light dusting of sea salt over the melted chocolate for added flavor and texture.
- Cool and set: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until the chocolate is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Once chilled, lift the foil edges to remove the toffee slab from the pan. Break it into pieces of your preferred size and enjoy this sweet and salty holiday treat!
Notes
- You can melt the chocolate in a double boiler while the toffee is baking to make spreading easier and ensure a smooth chocolate topping.
- For a festive touch, add holiday-themed toppings such as crushed peppermint candies, sea salt flakes, or chopped pecans.
- Store leftover Christmas Crack in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness and crunch.
- If you prefer a less intense sweetness, use milk chocolate chips instead of semisweet chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (based on 16 pieces)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
