Description
Sweet Christmas cracker candy brings festive magic to holiday dessert tables with its irresistible blend of crispy crackers, rich chocolate, and crunchy toffee. Holiday guests will savor each delightful bite of this simple yet spectacular seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Base):
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (220 grams) packed light brown sugar
Topping Ingredients:
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Decoration Ingredients:
- ½ cup (50 grams) holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface by preheating the oven to 350F (175C). Create a non-stick base using parchment paper or aluminum foil, generously greasing the surface. Meticulously arrange saltine crackers in a uniform layer, ensuring complete coverage of the baking sheet.
- Craft the caramel sauce by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Incorporate brown sugar and stir until fully integrated. Elevate the mixture to a rolling boil, continuously stirring for 3-4 minutes until the consistency transforms into a rich, amber-colored caramel.
- Delicately drizzle the molten caramel across the cracker foundation, using a spatula to distribute the mixture evenly, guaranteeing complete cracker coverage.
- Transfer the prepared sheet to the preheated oven, allowing the caramel to bubble and intensify for 5-7 minutes. Carefully remove and permit slight cooling.
- Generously scatter chocolate chips over the warm caramel surface. Allow 2-3 minutes for complete melting, then smoothly spread the chocolate into a uniform layer using a spatula.
- Embellish the chocolate surface with festive holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes, creating a visually appealing and seasonally inspired treat.
- Permit the confection to cool completely at room temperature, or expedite the setting process by refrigerating for 1-2 hours. Once fully hardened, fracture into irregular pieces, ready for serving and enjoyment.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter for a richer caramel flavor that elevates the entire candy’s taste profile.
- Select dark or milk chocolate chips based on personal sweetness preference, ensuring even melting across the crackers.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts like almonds or pecans for added crunch and nutty complexity if you want extra texture.
- Store cracker candy in an airtight container between parchment layers to prevent sticking and maintain crisp texture for up to one week at room temperature.
- Experiment with different holiday sprinkle colors to match seasonal themes or party decorations for festive visual appeal.
- Ensure crackers are placed tightly without gaps to create a solid base for caramel and chocolate layers.
- Watch caramel closely during cooking to prevent burning, stirring constantly for smooth, golden consistency.
- For gluten-free version, substitute saltine crackers with gluten-free graham crackers or rice crackers.
- Cool candy completely before breaking to guarantee clean, crisp fracture lines and prevent messy edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg