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Festive Saltine Cracker Christmas Crack Recipe

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  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Christmas Crack is a delightful holiday treat featuring a crispy saltine cracker base topped with a rich caramel sauce and melted semi-sweet chocolate, finished with festive red and green M&M’s for a colorful and delicious snack perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 1 sleeve saltine crackers (about 40–45 crackers)

Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (about 2 sticks)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

Toppings

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup red and green M&M’s or your favorite holiday sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 13×9 inch (33×23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Arrange Crackers: Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared pan, breaking a few if necessary to fit evenly.
  3. Make Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar together, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Reduce heat slightly and simmer for 4 minutes without stirring until thickened and caramel-like.
  4. Coat Crackers: Carefully pour the caramel sauce evenly over the saltine crackers and spread with a spatula as needed.
  5. Bake: Bake the coated crackers in the preheated oven for 7 minutes or until the caramel is bubbling and slightly darkened.
  6. Add Chocolate: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot caramel-covered crackers. Let sit for a few minutes to soften.
  7. Spread Chocolate: Use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crackers.
  8. Add Toppings: If desired, sprinkle red and green M&M’s or holiday sprinkles over the warm chocolate layer.
  9. Cool and Set: Allow the pan to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the chocolate is firm.
  10. Serve: Use the parchment or foil overhang to lift the Christmas crack out of the pan, place on a cutting board, and break into bite-sized pieces.

Notes

  • Customize the toppings with your favorite holiday candies or sprinkles to add a personal festive touch.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Use parchment paper or foil with an overhang in the pan to easily lift out the Christmas crack for serving.

Find it online: https://linadinner.com/festive-saltine-cracker-christmas-crack-recipe/