Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Christmas Crack Candy! This sweet and salty treat features a crunchy toffee base topped with rich chocolate and nuts, creating an irresistible combination that’s perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings. Quick to prepare, this candy is sure to impress friends and family alike, making you the star of any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet without overlapping.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbling (about 3-5 minutes). Stir constantly until it reaches a caramel color.
- Pour the toffee mixture evenly over the crackers, ensuring all are covered.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until bubbly and golden, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let sit for a few minutes to melt, then spread evenly with a spatula.
- If using nuts, sprinkle them over the melted chocolate while still warm.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg