Christmas Crack
A delightful sweet and salty treat made with saltine crackers, toffee, chocolate, and nuts, perfect for festive occasions and gifting.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter Ensure fresh
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers Laid out in a single layer
- 2 cups chocolate chips Can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate
- 1 cup chopped nuts Optional, use your favorite nuts
- to taste sea salt For sprinkling on top
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Making the Toffee
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring consistently until smooth and bubbly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour the toffee evenly over the laid out saltine crackers and spread it gently with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee layer and let sit for a few minutes to melt.
- Once melted, spread the chocolate evenly using a spatula.
- If using, sprinkle the chopped nuts and a light sprinkle of sea salt over the chocolate.
- Allow to cool completely. Optionally, place in the refrigerator to speed up cooling.
- Once set, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Send me this recipe!
Just enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Can be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage. Enjoy within a week at room temperature.