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Christmas Crack

A 5-ingredient holiday toffee bark made with saltine crackers, caramel, and chocolate — the ultimate sweet and salty Christmas treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Layer
  • 1 sleeve saltine crackers about 40 crackers
Toffee Layer
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
Topping
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment and arrange saltine crackers in a single layer.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly until bubbly and golden.
  3. Pour hot toffee over crackers, spreading evenly. Bake for 5 minutes until caramel is bubbling.
  4. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let sit for 2 minutes, then spread smoothly with a spatula.
  5. Top with sprinkles, nuts, or candy canes. Cool completely, then refrigerate 1 hour to set. Break into pieces and enjoy.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.