Ultimate Christmas Crack Recipe
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Ultimate Christmas Crack Recipe, a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors that’s sure to impress. With a buttery caramel layer over crispy saltine crackers, topped with melted chocolate and crunchy nuts, this treat is perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting. Easy to make and utterly addictive, each bite brings warmth and joy, making it a must-have during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup saltine crackers (about 30 crackers)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar, stirring until it boils. Allow it to bubble for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the crackers using a spatula.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until bubbly; watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips on top, and let them soften for one minute before spreading evenly. Top with chopped nuts if desired.
- Cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg