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Cracker Toffee aka "Christmas Crack"

cracker toffee

Total Recipe Yield: Big bowl
Portion Size: Makes great holiday gifts
Vegan:Ìý±·´Ç
LO Vegetarian: Yes
Contains Pork:Ìý±·´Ç
Contains Alcohol:Ìý±·´Ç

Ingredients

  • 2 packaged sleeves of Saltine Crackers
  • 1 cup (two sticks) salted butter (not margarine)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed. ÌýDark brown sugar is good too
  • 12 oz bittersweet chocolate chips (one bag). ÌýAdd more if desired
  • 1 cup sliced almonds or get creative with walnuts/mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes, mini m&m's etc.

Directions

Prepare

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Line a 13x9" cookie sheet (that has edges) with either parchment paper or foil sprayed with Pam. ÌýMake sure the paper or foil goes up and over the edges
  • Add crackers in a single layer on the cookie sheet. ÌýFeel free to break the crackers to make them fit in the pan.

Make the toffee mixture

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar stirring slowly. ÌýWhen the mixture starts to bubble, cook for 3 minutes more while stirring. ÌýThe mixture will start to thicken but still be pourable.

Pour & Bake

  • Pour the toffee mixture over the crackers. ÌýMake sure every cracker is covered. ÌýIf the crackers shift around, just move them back into place
  • Bake for 5 minutes
  • Remove from cookie sheet from oven and place on a counter or stove topÌý

Add Chocolate

  • Sprinkle the whole bag of chocolate chips evenly on top of the hot buttered toffee crackers and wait a few minutes.
  • When the chips soften, use a knife or spatula to spread chocolate over the surface

Add Topping(s)

  • Spread sliced almonds or favorite topping over the chocolate = have fun being creative
  • Jiggle the cookie sheet slightly to make sure the toppings stick into the chocolate

Wait until hardenedÌý(yes, we know it's hard!)

  • Wait overnight, or 2 hours if you put the sheet in the fridge
  • Break into bite sized pieces, when firm.
  • Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
  • Enjoy!! and try not to eat the whole batch for breakfast.

Why did you choose to submit this recipe?
"This delicious treat is a staple at our home during the holidays. If you make it in the evening and let it harden overnight, our whole house smells like chocolate when you wake up in the morning. Each member of our family loves to get creative with their favorite toppings. We make extra batches to bring back to school after break, but they don't last long. This "Christmas Crack" is very addicting!" -ÌýEmily Hill