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A stack of peppermint christmas crack pieces on piece of parchment with crushed candy canes on top.

Christmas Crack Recipe

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven + Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Our delicious Christmas Crack recipe can be made 3 different ways and everyone is going to love it at your next holiday party or special occasion! See Notes for the other 2 variations!


Ingredients

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Peppermint Christmas Crack

  • 4045 saltine crackers
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cups (12oz) chocolate chips
  • optional: candy canes, crushed (approx. 8 candy canes)

Instructions

Peppermint Christmas Crack

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Crackers: Place the saltine crackers in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet to fill the whole pan (more or less may be needed depending on the size of your pan). Set aside.
  3. Butter Mixture: Add butter and brown sugar to a medium saucepan and bring to a medium-high heat. Whisk to fully mix combine and melt completely. Pour mixture over the crackers and use a spatula to spread evenly over all the crackers.
  4. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake 4-5 minutes. Carefully remove and set on stove or two hot pads.
  5. Chocolate: Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and let them sit to soften for a few minutes. Once softened, use a spatula to spread the chocolate across the top. If adding crushed candy canes, sprinkle them on top.
  6. Chill: To fully harden the Christmas Crack, move the pan to the freezer or fridge, let fully cool and harden (approx. 1-2 hours).
  7. Break: Use your hands to break it into large pieces and serve (using a butter knife to help lift the edges up may help)!

Notes

  • Sea Salt Caramel Christmas Crack: In Step 5 use 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup caramel chips. After you spread with spatula, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. 
  • Puppy Chow Christmas Crack: In Step 5, once you have spread the melted chocolate around, drizzle with 3-4 tablespoons of drippy peanut butter (feel free to warm in the microwave, so it’s easier). Sprinkle with some powdered sugar. 
  • Gluten Free: option to use gluten-free crackers.
  • Dairy Free: simply use a plant-based butter and dairy free chocolate chips.
  • Storage: store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for up to a week. It can be kept at room temperature, but it might soften a bit, making it more messy to eat.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6oz
  • Calories: 254
  • Sugar: 22.5 g
  • Sodium: 72 mg
  • Fat: 16.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Protein: 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 24.4 mg