Easy Christmas Cracker Candy for Memorable Holiday Treats
A simple and delightful recipe for making Christmas Cracker Candy, perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve of saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the saltine crackers, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes to melt, then spread it evenly over the caramel.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the melted chocolate.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize with different toppings like sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger batches.