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Christmas Crack Recipe

Christmas Crack – Sweet, Salty, Crunchy Holiday Magic

This Christmas Crack is the ultimate holiday treat: buttery crackers topped with caramel and melted chocolate, finished with festive sprinkles. Sweet, salty, and addictive, it’s perfect for gifting, parties, or snacking while wrapping presents.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 40 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 40 saltine crackers 1 sleeve
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Festive holiday sprinkles

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Foil or parchment
  • Small saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Prep the Pan
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil and lay crackers in a single layer.
Make the Caramel
  1. In a small saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Top the Crackers
  1. Pour caramel evenly over crackers, spreading with a spatula to cover all pieces.
Bake
  1. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel. Let sit 1–2 minutes, then spread chocolate evenly.
Add Sprinkles & Chill
  1. Top with holiday sprinkles while chocolate is still soft. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes until chocolate is set.
Break & Serve
  1. Lift foil from pan, break into pieces, and serve.

Notes

Use parchment or foil for easy removal.
Swap semi-sweet chocolate for milk or dark chocolate as desired.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.