Description
Festive Christmas cracker candy blends sweet and salty textures into an irresistible holiday treat. Crisp crackers, rich chocolate, and crunchy nuts create a delightful seasonal snack you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) packed light brown sugar
Chocolate Layer:
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Decorative Topping:
- ½ cup (50 grams) holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the baking canvas by warming the oven to 350F (175C). Layer a 9×13-inch sheet with parchment paper, creating generous overhang. Lightly mist with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Meticulously arrange saltine crackers across the entire surface, creating a uniform, edge-to-edge foundation.
- Transform butter and brown sugar into a luxurious caramel sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and incorporate brown sugar. Stir continuously while bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Cook the caramel for 3-4 minutes, watching it transform into a rich, amber-toned liquid. Maintain constant stirring to prevent burning.
- Gently cascade the molten caramel over the cracker base, using a spatula to distribute evenly, ensuring complete cracker coverage.
- Transfer the prepared sheet to the preheated oven. Bake until the caramel becomes effervescent and golden, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Once removed from the oven, immediately blanket the hot caramel with chocolate chips. Allow them to soften for 2-3 minutes.
- Smooth the melted chocolate into a seamless layer, creating a glossy chocolate veneer.
- While the chocolate remains warm, embellish with festive holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes for a whimsical touch.
- Let the confection cool completely at room temperature, or expedite the setting process by chilling in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Once fully hardened, fracture the candy into irregular, rustic pieces ready for serving.
Notes
- Use sturdy, salted saltine crackers for the best base that provides a crispy foundation and balances the sweet caramel.
- Maintain constant stirring during caramel preparation to prevent burning and ensure a smooth, even consistency.
- Opt for high-quality chocolate chips that melt easily and create a rich, glossy chocolate layer when spread.
- Experiment with alternative toppings like toasted nuts, sea salt, or festive colored sprinkles to customize the candy’s appearance and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg