This Christmas Crack recipe is so easy and addicting! It’s called Christmas Crack because its made with saltine crackers, but it could also be called “crack” because you can’t stop eating it! Made with just a few ingredients and ready in just a few minutes, this may be one of the easiest Christmas candies you will make!
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I’ve wanted to make this easy Christmas candy for a few years now, but never got around to it. I’m so glad I gave it a try this year! It was simple to make and it’s delicious! It reminds me of Heath bars which my husband loves. I sprinkled some Heath toffee bits on the top along with some festive sprinkles, but the sky is the limit for toppings! Add some red and green m&m’s, crushed peppermint, sea salt or white chocolate drizzle…use whatever is your favorite!
If you’re looking for other fun and festive Christmas candy recipes, see all of my holiday baking favorites!
What You Will Need for Christmas Crack-Grocery List
- 1 Sleeve of Saltine Crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Favorite toppings
- 10×15 baking sheet with sides
- Candy Thermometer
- Aluminum Foil
- Cooking Spray
How to Make Christmas Crack
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 10 x 15 inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray or you can use a silicone baking mat.
- Place the saltine crackers in a single layer across the pan. A single sleeve of saltines should fit.
- In a heavy sauce pan, melt 1 cup of butter and add in 1 cup of brown sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil and cook until temperature reaches 280-290 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour caramel mixture over the top of the saltines and spread out evenly ensuring all crackers are covered.
- Bake caramel covered saltines on 350 for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Let sit for 5 minutes to melt the chips.
- Using a spatula, spread melted chocolate chips evenly over the caramel mixture.
- Sprinkle your favorite toppings before chocolate has a chance to harden. If you are drizzling with white chocolate, allow the chocolate chip topping to harden completely and then drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Chill Christmas Crack in the refrigerator or set in a cool spot util completely hardened.
- Gently remove aluminum foil from the bottom and break the Christmas Crack into pieces.
- break pieces your hands or cut with a sharp knife.
- Store in an airtight container.
Tips for the Best Christmas Crack
- Gather all of your ingredients and have them ready as timing is crucial to make a successful batch of Christmas Crack. Once the mixture is up to temperature according to your candy thermometer, you will want to move quickly to add the vanilla, salt and pour on top of the saltines.
- Set a timer for your oven when baking the Christmas Crack. Do not over bake. The caramel mixture should be bubbly when ready.
- Immediately add the chocolate chips when you remove the Christmas Crack from the oven and allow enough time for chips to melt before spreading out on the caramel mixture. Cover with foil if you want to speed up the process.
- Store Christmas Crack in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week.
Final Thoughts on Making Christmas Crack
This Christmas Crack looks beautiful on a tray full of Christmas candy or in a tin by itself! Gift this fun treat to your friends and family by adding it to these cute boxes and candy packaging. This recipe is so simple and will become one of your holiday favorites to make each year. Be sure to save this recipe by printing off the recipe card below or pin this blog post to your Christmas Candy board on Pinterest. Happy Christmas Baking!
Christmas Crack Candy
This Christmas Crack recipe is so easy and addicting! It's called Christmas Crack because its made with saltine crackers, but it could also be called "crack" because you can't stop eating it!
Ingredients
- 1 Sleeve of Saltine Crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Favorite toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 10 x 15 jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray or you can use a silicone baking mat.
- Place the saltine crackers in a single layer across the pan. A single sleeve of saltines should fit.
- In a heavy sauce pan, melt 1 cup of butter and add in 1 cup of brown sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil and cook until temperature reaches 280-290 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour caramel mixture over the top of the saltines and spread out evenly ensuring all crackers are covered.
- Bake on 350 for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Let sit for 5 minutes to melt the chips.
- Using a spatula, spread melted chocolate chips evenly over the caramel mixture.
- Sprinkle your favorite toppings before chocolate has a chance to harden. If you are drizzling with white chocolate, allow the chocolate chip topping to harden completely and then drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Chill Christmas Crack in the refrigerator or set in a cool spot util completely hardened.
- Gently remove aluminum foil from the bottom and break the Christmas Crack into pieces. Use your hands or cut with a sharp knife.
- Store in an airtight container.
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