Perfect Christmas Crack Cookies Recipe Everyone Will Love
A quick and easy holiday treat featuring crispy crackers, rich caramel, melted chocolate, and festive toppings. Perfect for gifting or sharing during cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Saltine crackers
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
- 2 cups (350g) semisweet chocolate chips
- Holiday sprinkles
- Optional toppings: crushed candy canes, chopped nuts, flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the edges.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet, packed tightly together with no gaps.
- In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup (225g) of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 1 cup (200g) of light brown sugar. Stir until fully combined and the mixture starts to boil.
- Let the caramel boil for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and bubbly.
- Pour the hot caramel evenly over the arranged crackers, spreading it out with a spatula to cover every piece.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes until the caramel bubbles.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle 2 cups (350g) of semisweet chocolate chips over the bubbling caramel.
- Let the chocolate sit for 5 minutes to soften, then use an offset spatula to spread it evenly across the caramel layer.
- While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle holiday sprinkles or other toppings generously across the surface.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely. Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to speed up the setting process.
- Once set, break the cookies into pieces by hand.
Notes
[‘Keep an eye on the caramel to avoid burning.’, ‘Use good-quality chocolate for the best flavor.’, ‘Work quickly to spread the chocolate while the caramel is still hot.’, ‘Customize toppings with crushed peppermint, flaky sea salt, or white chocolate drizzle.’, ‘Don’t skip the parchment paper for easy cleanup.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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