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Christmas Crack Recipe

This Christmas Crack Recipe is one you'll need to make this holiday season. An easy recipe using saltine crackers, butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips and sprinkles. Together, these simple ingredients create the perfect crisp, caramel and chocolate confectionery.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: caramel recipes, christmas baking, christmas cookies, christmas crack, easy recipes, holiday cookies
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 40 saltine crackers
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
  • sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Grease the cookie sheet.
  • Lay out the crackers to cover the entire cookie sheet. They should fit perfectly to cover the bottom of the cookie sheet. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan set over medium heat, add the brown sugar and butter. Stir well and allow it to melt and come to a boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Pour caramel over the crackers. Using a spatula, make sure it's evenly spread out and all the crackers are covered. Bake for 3 - 4 minutes or until really bubbly. Remove from oven.
  • Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the entire surface. Place back in the oven for another 2 - 3 minute or until the chocolate chips have melted. Remove from oven and using a clean spatula, smooth out the chocolate chips. Again, make sure the entire top is covered.
  • Add sprinkles if using. Alternatively, you could add a little sea salt to the top. Leave to set completely. Can set at room temperature or in the fridge.
  • Peel off foil when set. Cut into squares or crack into into irregular shapes like shown here.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

  1. Certain chocolate chips, like the Nestle brand do not melt as they will hold their shape after heating.  So, keep this in mind when choosing chocolate chips for this recipe.
  2. You MUST use real butter for this recipe.  Substitutes will not work.
  3. This crack recipe can be chilled in the freezer to set.  Just place your cookie sheet directly in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Christmas Crack Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
Calories 126 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 82mg4%
Potassium 57mg2%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 161IU3%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.