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Christmas Crack Recipe Saltine Toffee

Christmas Crack Recipe Saltine Toffee: Irresistible Holiday Treat

A quick and delightful Christmas Crack recipe featuring buttery toffee and crispy saltine toffee, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 40 pieces Saltine Crackers Feel free to swap with Ritz crackers for added richness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use real butter for best flavor.
For the Toffee
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar, tightly packed.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet chocolate recommended.
  • Optional Toppings Chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, or flaky sea salt.

Equipment

  • 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Arrange about 40 saltine crackers in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine unsalted butter and packed brown sugar. Melt over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for about 3 minutes until bubbly and thickened.
  4. Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the arranged saltine crackers and spread quickly with a spatula.
  5. Bake for 5 minutes until toffee is bubbling all over.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to melt.
  7. Spread the melted chocolate into an even layer and sprinkle desired toppings while still warm.
  8. Chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set completely.
  9. Once chilled, lift the batch out of the pan using the foil overhang and break into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Optional toppings can be customized according to preference.

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