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Close-up of saltine toffee squares topped with chopped pecans.

Xmas Crack Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Make saltine toffee if you need to impress without the stress. It’s the easiest, most crave-worthy treat you can enjoy year-round, most especially during the holidays. This 5-ingredient recipe is so quick and easy to make, and would make a gorgeous addition to your Christmas spread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 ounces saltine crackers enough to fill a baking sheet
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
  • Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer across a baking sheet. This will use approximately 4 ounces of cracker.
  • Melt the butter with brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stir well so all the sugar dissolves. Boil for 5 minutes.
  • Quickly pour over the crackers, cover them completely. Bake for 5-8 minutes. Start checking after 5 minutes to see if the toffee is bubbling. Let it bubble for 1 minute or so before removing from the heat.
  • Arrange the chocolate chips evenly over the hot crackers. Let sit for 5 minutes while the residual heat melts the chocolate.
  • Spread the chocolate with a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with pecans and gently press the nuts into the chocolate so they stick well.
  • Cut the sheet in half so you can pop up a piece and break it apart with your hands. I break it into about 32 medium pieces.

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Notes

  • Use fresh and crispy saltine crackers to get that perfect crunchy base. Stale crackers won’t give you the right texture.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil for a hassle-free cleanup.
  • Make a nut-free batch when hosting a crowd to accommodate those with nut allergies. You can also substitute the nuts with crushed saltine or graham crackers.
  • Make your toffee more festive by adding dried cranberries, Christmas sprinkles, or crushed candy canes on top.
Serve: Enjoy as is or with coffee, hot cocoa, spiced tea, or seasonal drinks. Serve alongside a fruit platter, cheese board, and other holiday treats on a holiday cookie tray. Try it crumbled over a scoop of vanilla, chocolate, or caramel ice cream.
Store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, preferably in a cool, dry place. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw frozen saltines in the fridge then enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 369IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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