Christmas Cracker Candy
This Christmas Cracker Candy, also known as Saltine Toffee, is a sweet and salty treat that’s incredibly easy to make. With just a few ingredients, you can create a festive and addictive dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
- Optional: Sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed peppermint candy for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, covering the entire surface.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sugar together over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and caramel-colored. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the butter-sugar mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, spreading it with a spatula to cover all the crackers.
- Bake for 5-6 minutes, or until the toffee is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let sit for a minute or two to allow the chocolate to melt.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee. Sprinkle with your desired toppings (sprinkles, nuts, peppermint).
- Let cool completely until the chocolate is set. Break into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
For a peppermint twist, crush peppermint candies and sprinkle them over the melted chocolate. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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