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Perfect for giving as a gift or snacking on all season long, this Christmas Crack is insanely good. Made with just 5 ingredients, you can make this recipe in minutes. The only problem is that it disappears just as quickly- it is too good to resist!
While I love snacking on Christmas Crack as soon as it finishes cooling, I also love packing it into bags and giving it to my friends and family as an easy, delicious, homemade holiday gift. The bottom line is you have to give this effortless recipe a try. Let me tell you all about it so you can get right into the kitchen and start cooking!
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Why You Will Love Christmas Crack
This Christmas crack recipe is a festive take on classic Old-Fashioned Saltine Cracker Toffee. And let me tell you, this is one of my family’s favorite Christmas traditions! (So much so that I always have to make two batches.)
A layer of saltine crackers creates a crisp base. Then, the crackers are coated with homemade toffee and melted chocolate for the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors. The finishing touch is red and green M&Ms and holiday sprinkles for a bit of festive cheer!
- Super simple: Just 5 ingredients and only 25 minutes of active time!
- Crowd-pleaser: That irresistible sweet + salty crunch makes this treat perfect for holiday parties and gifting.
- Great for making-ahead: It stores well on the counter or in the refrigerator.
Add this easy Christmas cracker candy to your Hot Chocolate Bar alongside your favorite Christmas cookies and no-bake holiday desserts for parties. Or, gift bite-sized pieces in clear bags with decorative ribbons to family and friends.
Ingredients for Christmas Crack
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- Saltine crackers – Saltine crackers are the best for Christmas crack. Nothing fancy!
- Butter – Use unsalted butter since the crackers are salty enough on their own!
- Brown sugar – Light or dark brown sugar both work.
- Chocolate chips – I use semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you could also use milk chocolate chips, white chocolate, or dark chocolate. Feel free to add more for extra decadence. The better the quality of chocolate chips, the better the results!
- M&M’s – The red and green M&M’s are perfect for Christmas. I also like to include a good dash of holiday sprinkles, but they’re optional.
Variations on this Christmas Snack Recipe
- Try different crackers: Ritz crackers or even graham crackers can be used instead of the Saltine crackers.
- Experiment with toppings: Feel free to mix and match all your favorite toppings to make this recipe your own! Shredded coconut, pretzel pieces, chopped nuts, sanding sugar, crushed candy canes, and candy pieces all look and taste great.
- Make it year-round: Use this recipe as inspiration for different holidays and party themes by using different colored candy and sprinkles.
How to Make Christmas Crack
- Make the cracker layer: Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, and arrange a single layer of saltines on the cookie sheet. Break a few crackers if you need to so that they fit snuggly.
- Make the toffee and bake: Bring the butter and sugar to a rolling boil in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and allow the mixture to sit for 3 to 4 minutes without stirring. Spread the mixture over the saltines. Bake for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chocolate: Remove the pan from the oven, and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let it sit for a few minutes to soften. When the chocolate chips begin to melt, gently spread the chocolate over the caramel with a spatula.
- Finish: Top with the M&M’s and holiday sprinkles while the chocolate is still warm. Allow the pan to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. Then, transfer it to the fridge for 45 minutes to an hour or until the ingredients have hardened and set. Once set, lift the Christmas crack out of the pan, and transfer it to a cutting board. Use your hands or a knife to break it into bite-sized pieces.
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