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Christmas Crack

A quick and easy salty-sweet toffee made with salted crackers, butter, and chocolate, perfect for holiday parties and gifting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 40 pieces salted crackers, such as saltines or buttery crackers
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt, plus more for topping Use additional for topping as desired.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup chopped nuts Such as pecans, almonds, or pistachios.
  • 1 cup crushed candy canes For a minty flavor.
  • 1 cup sprinkles Red and green for a festive look.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and parchment for easy cleanup. Arrange crackers in a snug single layer.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar. Stir until smooth, then simmer, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture looks glossy and a bit thick.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Carefully pour toffee over the crackers and spread to the edges.
Baking
  1. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until bubbling over the entire surface.
  2. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Wait 2 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate into an even layer.
  3. Add toppings while the chocolate is still soft. Chill until firm, then break into pieces.

Notes

Watch the toffee closely; it goes from perfect to overcooked quickly. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for extra snap. Freezes well for up to a month.