Christmas Crack

3.20 from 5 votes

Christmas crack is buttery saltine cracker toffee topped with melted chocolate and holiday M&Ms. The easiest Christmas treat you'll make!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Cooling Time1

Total Time1 25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas Crack

Servings: servings

Calories: 820kcal

Author: Kasey Schwartz

Equipment

13x9 inch baking pan
Parchment paper or aluminum foil
saucepan
Stirring spoon
spatula
cutting board

Ingredients

1 sleeve saltine crackers about 40-45 crackers
1 cup unsalted butter about 2 sticks
1 cup brown sugar packed
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup red and green M&M's or your favorite holiday sprinkles - optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 13x9 inch (33x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Make sure to leave some overhang for easy removal.
Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking pan. You may need to break a few crackers to make them fit evenly.
1 sleeve saltine crackers
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes without stirring. The mixture should thicken and become a caramel-like sauce.
1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar
Carefully pour the caramel sauce over the saltine crackers, ensuring they are evenly coated. Use a spatula to spread the sauce if needed.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbling and slightly darkened.
Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot caramel-covered crackers. Let them sit for a few minutes to soften.
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crackers.
If desired, sprinkle the M&M's or holiday sprinkles over the melted chocolate while it's still warm.
1 cup red and green M&M's
Allow the pan to cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Refrigerate the pan for at least 45 minutes to an hour, or until the chocolate has set.
Once the Christmas crack is completely cooled and the chocolate is firm, use the parchment paper or foil overhang to lift it out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and break it into bite-sized pieces.

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Notes

Make it your own: Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite holiday candies or sprinkles to make it extra festive.
Keep it fresh: Store any leftover Christmas crack in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week. It also makes a great homemade gift for friends and family during the holiday season.
Line the pan for easy removal: Leave some of the foil or parchment paper hanging over the edges of the baking sheet. Then, you'll have something to grab onto, making it easy to lift and transfer the Christmas crack for serving!

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