Description
An easy and utterly addictive holiday treat featuring a crunchy saltine cracker base, rich buttery toffee, decadent chocolate, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a quick, delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers (approx. 40)
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup festive Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, extending over the edges for handles.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, covering the surface.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Melt over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Bring to a vigorous, rolling boil.
- Boil vigorously for 3-5 minutes without stirring (or until 285°F/140°C on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and optional salt.
- Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the arranged crackers.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until the toffee is bubbly and golden. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place on a wire rack.
- Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let sit for 5 minutes to melt, then use an offset spatula to spread the melted chocolate into a smooth, even layer.
- While the chocolate is still wet and warm, lavishly sprinkle with festive Christmas sprinkles.
- Carefully transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate and toffee layers are completely set and firm.
- Once chilled, lift the entire slab using the parchment paper handles. Transfer to a clean cutting board and break into irregular, bite-sized pieces using your hands or a sharp knife.
- Serve immediately. Store any leftover Christmas Crack Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Allow refrigerated cookies to sit out for a few minutes before serving for optimal texture.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for better taste.
- Experiment with different types of sprinkles for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg