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Close-up of delectable, sea-salted chocolate crack pieces in a white dish, showcasing an Easy Christmas chocolate Crack Recipe.

Easy Christmas Chocolate Crack

This easy Christmas Chocolate Crack recipe combines sweet and salty flavors in an irresistible treat. Saltine crackers are coated with a buttery caramel, topped with melted chocolate, and then chilled until firm for a delightful holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 36 pieces
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 36 - 40 crackers Saltine Crackers
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Cooking Spray

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, extending it over the edges, and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  3. Arrange saltine crackers in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter over low-medium heat, then stir in brown sugar until combined.
  5. Continuously stir the sugar mixture, bring to a low boil, and simmer for about 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is well blended.
  7. Pour the caramel mixture over the crackers, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake the caramel-covered crackers for 5-7 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the caramel rest for 1 minute.
  10. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the warm caramel and let them sit for about 1 minute to melt.
  11. Gently smooth the melted chocolate over the caramel layer using long strokes of a spatula, ensuring it spreads to the outer edges.
  12. Allow to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then loosely tent with aluminum foil.
  13. Refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight, until fully hardened.
  14. Once hardened, break the Christmas crack into pieces and serve.

Notes

Ensure continuous stirring of the caramel mixture to prevent burning. Spread chocolate gently to avoid mixing with the caramel layer. Refrigerating overnight yields the best results for hardening.