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Coconut Christmas Crack

This Coconut Christmas Crack is one you’ll need to make this holiday season. An easy recipe using saltine crackers, butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips and coconut. Together, these simple ingredients create the perfect crisp, caramel and chocolate confectionery.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: caramel recipes, christmas cookies, christmas recipes, easy cookies, holiday recipes
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 40 saltine crackers
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup shredded coconut
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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.
  • Evenly sprinkle over shredded coconut. 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. Boiling caramel - Make sure you really pay attention to this step. Caramel usually boils in about three minutes. Make sure you allow it to boil for this time. Otherwise it will not set and harden after poured onto the cracker base.
  2. Leave it to set – You have three alternatives to set this toffee candy. Make sure you allow the time stated to let it set properly.
  • On the counter – you can just leave it on the counter, but it will take up to three hours to set. So please keep this in mind.
  • In the fridge – place the toffee candy in the fridge and it will set in about an hour.
  • In the freezer – place the toffee candy in the freezer and it will set in about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Christmas Crack
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 134 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 39mg2%
Potassium 63mg2%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 161IU3%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.