Description
This Christmas Crack Candy is the simplest and most delicious holiday treat you'll ever make! It's sweet, salty, crunchy, and chocolatey — perfect for snacking all season long. Plus, it's quick and easy to make so you are just a few ingredients and minutes away from making the perfect Christmas candy!
Ingredients
- 42 saltine crackers
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (20 grams) light corn syrup
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 ounces (85 grams) white chocolate, finely chopped
- 25-30 pretzels
- 1/2 cup (148 grams) toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Line the pan with the saltine crackers. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, add the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, and heat over medium heat. Stir with a rubber spatula until the butter has melted and the mixture begins to bubble. Continue cooking, while stirring, until all of the brown sugar has dissolved and is no longer grainy, about 5 minutes (if using a candy thermometer, the mixture should reach 280F).
- Pour the hot caramel evenly over the saltine crackers, then spread evenly out with a spatula. Place into the oven to bake for 3-4 minutes, or until the caramel begins to bubble. Remove the pan from the oven.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot cracker toffee and place back into the oven for 1 minute. Then remove from the oven and use a spatula to evenly spread the now melted chocolate over the toffee.
- Place the white chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the chocolate layer. Use a wooden skewer to swirl it into the chocolate in alternate directions by placing the skewer in the top left and moving it in a horizontal line from left and right, then moving down an inch and going from right to left, repeating in alternate directions.
- Lastly, top the melted chocolate layer with the pretzels and toffee bits.
- Place the sheet pan into the fridge until fully hardened (1-2 hours), or into the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the candy from fridge or freezer and peel off the parchment paper on the bottom. Place the candy on a cutting board and slice into squares or triangles, or simple break into pieces with your hands.
- Enjoy immediately or keep in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy.
Notes
How to store: Place the crack candy pieces in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature if your house isn’t too warm. Otherwise, keep them in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
How to freeze: Store the crack candy pieces in a freezer-safe bag or container and keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure to use a piece of parchment paper in between the layers for easier access, and to prevent them from sticking together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American