Description
Experience the joy of the holiday season with this delightful Christmas Cracker Candy. This easy-to-make treat combines the crispiness of Saltine crackers with a rich, buttery caramel sauce and a luscious layer of chocolate. Perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or gifting to loved ones, each bite delivers an irresistible sweet-and-salty flavor explosion that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve Saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional toppings: 1 cup chopped nuts or colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange Saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, stirring until bubbling and thickened (3-5 minutes). Add vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the crackers, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbly, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top; let sit for a few minutes to melt, then spread evenly with a spatula.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces or cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg