Easy Christmas Crack Recipe
Ingredients
- 40 saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a 15x10 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour hot mixture evenly over the crackers.
- Bake for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Let sit for 2-3 minutes until chocolate melts.
- Spread chocolate evenly over the crackers.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and holiday sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Special Notes
This easy Christmas crack recipe is a holiday favorite that's perfect for parties, gift-giving, or just enjoying at home. The combination of salty crackers, sweet caramel, and rich chocolate creates an irresistible treat. The key is to work quickly when spreading the chocolate and adding toppings before it sets. You can customize the toppings by using different nuts, candies, or sprinkles. This recipe is perfect for making with kids and can be doubled for larger batches. The crack keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a week and makes excellent gifts when packaged in decorative containers.