Description
Christmas Cracker Candy is a festive delight that combines the crunch of saltine crackers with rich toffee and smooth chocolate, creating a perfect sweet-and-salty treat. This easy-to-make candy is ideal for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll have an irresistible dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Saltine Crackers
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange a single layer of saltine crackers.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with brown sugar, stirring constantly until it reaches a rolling boil. Boil without stirring for about 3 minutes.
- Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture over the crackers, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 5-6 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top; let them sit for a few minutes to melt before spreading evenly.
- If using nuts, sprinkle over the melted chocolate. Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg