Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Christmas Cracker Candy, a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors that will elevate your holiday gatherings. This easy recipe combines layers of crispy saltine crackers, rich caramel, and smooth semi-sweet chocolate, making it an irresistible treat for parties, gifts, or cozy nights at home. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create this crunchy dessert that everyone will love. Customize it with toppings like nuts or sprinkles for a personal touch, or package it beautifully for thoughtful homemade gifts. Your friends and family will be begging for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 to 35 saltine crackers
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with nonstick aluminum foil.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Add salt and vanilla.
- Pour caramel over the crackers, spreading evenly. Bake for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave in intervals, then pour over the cooled caramel layer.
- Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating overnight.
- Once set, cut into pieces and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg