5-Minute Christmas Crack
This easy Christmas Crack recipe is the ultimate holiday treat! A perfect balance of sweet and salty, featuring crispy crackers, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Saucepan
- Spatula
Ingredients
Base
- 48 saltine crackers one sleeve
Caramel Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
Chocolate Topping
- 2 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
- sprinkles or flaky sea salt optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange saltine crackers in a single layer.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar, stirring constantly. Once it begins to boil, continue stirring for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Carefully pour the hot caramel over the crackers, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the caramel. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then spread melted chocolate smoothly across the surface.
- While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle with chopped pecans, sprinkles, or flaky sea salt.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Break into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!
Notes
For a fun twist, try white chocolate and peppermint toppings, or swap saltines for Ritz crackers or pretzels for a unique texture.