Christmas Crack Recipe: The Best Sweet Indulgence for Holiday Snacking
Indulge in the festive spirit with this irresistible Christmas Crack recipe, the ultimate sweet treat for holiday snacking. Perfectly balanced with salty and sweet flavors, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it bubble for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Pour the caramel over the crackers, spreading evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top, allowing them to melt.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly and top with chopped nuts if desired.
- Let it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before the chocolate sets.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg