Best Christmas Crack Recipe

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This Christmas crack recipe is one of the best Christmas treats which is a combination of saltine toffee made up of crackers, brown sugar, butter, chocolate, and holiday sprinkles.

It is very delicious and a perfect Christmas treat for everyone. The saltine crackers are perfectly topped with dark chocolate and sprinkles which make them irresistible and to be the best holiday treat to be loved by everyone.

My family members and friends all praise my recipe for Christmas Crack as the best one and they called it very addictive and deliciously tasty !! So let’s explore my best Christmas crack recipe to make a perfect treat for the Christmas season.

What is the Best Christmas Crack?

The best Christmas crack is a sweet caramel cracker perfectly made with saltine crackers coated with a smooth chocolate layer along with sprinkles as a topping. It is one of the most popular treats which is very addictive and the best candy for a perfect Christmas season beginning.

Best Christmas Crack Recipe

Best Christmas Crack Recipe

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This Christmas Crack recipe is one of the best Christmas treats which is a combination of saltine toffee made up of crackers, brown sugar, butter, chocolate, and holiday sprinkles. It is very delicious and a perfect Christmas treat for everyone.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Desert
Cuisine American
Servings 15

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Saucepan
  • Pan
  • Refrigerator
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 40 pieces Saltine Crackers
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2.5 cups Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Christmas Sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Slowly line a large jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and further spray with nonstick cooking spray.
    Christmas crack making process
  • Gently line the bottom of the pan evenly with saltine crackers.
    Christmas crack making process 2
  • Combine the butter and sugar in a medium pot. Put it over medium-low heat and stir constantly until bubbling is seen. 
  • Remove the pan from heat and pour the above-prepared sugar-butter mixture on the saltine crackers. Spread it all over with a spatula very gently.
    Christmas crack making process 3
  • Bake it in the oven (400 degrees F) for around 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of it. Let it stand for 5 minutes until the chocolate chips become shiny and bright.
    Christmas crack making process 4
  • Now once the chocolate has melted completely, spread it smoothly all over with a spatula. You can top with any additional toppings if desired for an extra taste.
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  • Place in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to harden up and once it has been set peel away the foil gently.
  • To enjoy the treat break the candy by hand or use a sharp knife to cut it into pieces.
    best Christmas Crack

Notes

Personal Advice and Other Variations to Try 

  • Choose the Crackers Wisely: Go for Ritz crackers or Graham crackers for a smooth and delicious crack.
  • Mix Chocolate Flavours: Use any of these semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips to add a perfect dark flavor taste to it.
  • Fancy and Nutty: Add crushed almonds, walnuts, and peanuts to make it more crunchy and with it, an elegant finish to the recipe will emerge.
  • Pan Size Selection: Try to use a 10X15” baking pan normally the best for this recipe.
  • Good Quality Aluminium Foil: Usage of heavy-duty aluminum foil will give you a hesitate-free preparation of this delicious recipe. 

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Ingredients for Best Christmas Crack

  • Saltine Crackers
  • Butter
  • Brown Sugar
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Christmas Sprinkles
Best Christmas Crack Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients Quantity

ITEMQUANTITY
Saltine Crackers1 cup
Butter1 cup
Dark Brown Sugar1 cup
Chocolate Chips2.5 Cups
Christmas Sprinkles1 Cup

Best Christmas Crack Cooking Details

RecipeBest Christmas Crack 
Preparation Time15 minutes
Cooking Time10 minutes
Total Recipe Time25 minutes
MethodBake
CategoryDesert
CuisineAmerican
YieldAbout 40-45 Pieces
ServingsAround 14-15 peoples

How to Make the Best Christmas Crack Recipe?

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Slowly line a large jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and further spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Christmas crack making process

Step 2: Gently line the bottom of the pan evenly with saltine crackers.

Christmas crack making process 2

Step 3: Combine the butter and sugar in a medium pot. Put it over medium-low heat and stir constantly until bubbling is seen. 

Step 4: Remove the pan from heat and pour the above-prepared sugar-butter mixture on the saltine crackers. Spread it all over with a spatula very gently.

Christmas crack making process 3

Step 5: Bake it in the oven (400 degrees F) for around 4-5 minutes.

Step 6: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of it. Let it stand for 5 minutes until the chocolate chips become shiny and bright.

Christmas crack making process 4

Step 7: Now once the chocolate has melted completely, spread it smoothly all over with a spatula. You can top with any additional toppings if desired for an extra taste.

best Christmas treats

Step 8: Place in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to harden up and once it has been set peel away the foil gently.

Step 9: To enjoy the treat break the candy by hand or use a sharp knife to cut it into pieces.

best Christmas Crack

Personal Advice and Other Variations to Try 

  • Choose the Crackers Wisely: Go for Ritz crackers or Graham crackers for a smooth and delicious crack.
  • Mix Chocolate Flavours: Use any of these semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips to add a perfect dark flavor taste to it.
  • Fancy and Nutty: Add crushed almonds, walnuts, and peanuts to make it more crunchy and with it, an elegant finish to the recipe will emerge.
  • Pan Size Selection: Try to use a 10X15” baking pan normally the best for this recipe.
  • Good Quality Aluminium Foil: Usage of heavy-duty aluminum foil will give you a hesitate-free preparation of this delicious recipe. 

Why is Christmas Crack Recipe is Best and Easy to Make?

  • 5 Ingredients Only: Don’t worry at all !! With only 5 main ingredients i.e. butter, brown sugar, saltine crackers, chocolate chips, and sprinkles we can have a delicious treat.
     
  • No Candy Thermometer: Prepare this wonderful recipe freely without looking for any candy or a kitchen thermometer. Just simply boil the mixed caramel on a medium-high flame to get a suitable taste.
  • Very Delicious and Tasty: There is just something about the combination of sweet and salty crackers with a crispy texture that makes it irresistible.

Some References of Ingredients

Saltine CrackersSalted Saltine Crackers/Ritz Crackers/Graham Crackers
Brown SugarLight Brown Sugar/Dark Brown Sugar
ButterSalted Butter/Unsalted Butter/Vegan Butter Sticks
ChocolateWhite Chocolate Chips/Dark Chocolate Chips
ToppingsFestive Sprinkles/Chopped Nuts/Shredded Coconut /Candy Canes (crushed)
Use of NutsWalnuts/Peanuts/Almonds

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The Christmas crack has now been very popular and is termed to be the best Christmas treat as it is a perfect choice for everyone. We can get a fine texture of sweetness along with a chocolaty flavour which makes it really amazing and deliciously tasty.

It can be served on any kind of occasion during the Christmas season and for me, it is the best candy recipe.

For me, and my family, this sweet candy is the best Christmas Crack Recipe of all time and a perfect homemade gift that can be given to anyone as a tradition.

We can share it with family or friends during the Christmas season which will enhance more celebration and happiness among each other. Let’s enjoy the magical flavour of this best Christmas crack recipe which is deliciously crunchy and hard to resist.

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