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Best Holiday Crack Recipe

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This Best Holiday Crack Recipe combines crispy saltine crackers layered with buttery toffee, rich semi-sweet chocolate, and crunchy pecans for the perfect sweet and salty holiday treat. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this dessert is ideal for festive gatherings and gifting.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cracker Base

  • 35–40 saltine crackers

Toffee Layer

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Topping

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange Cracker Base: Place the saltine crackers in even rows on the prepared baking sheet, covering the surface evenly.
  3. Make Toffee Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar together. Whisk continuously and bring the mixture to a boil, allowing it to bubble for a few minutes to fully combine and thicken.
  4. Pour Toffee Over Crackers and Bake: Carefully pour the boiling toffee mixture evenly over the arranged saltine crackers. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes to set the toffee layer.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee, allowing them to melt from the residual heat.
  6. Spread Chocolate and Add Pecans: Once the chocolate chips have softened, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the surface. Then, sprinkle the chopped pecans on top to add a crunchy finish.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the holiday crack to cool completely until the chocolate hardens, making it easy to cut into pieces. Slice into desired sizes and serve or package for gifting.

Notes

  • This recipe was originally posted on November 10, 2012, with updates on November 20, 2019 and December 18, 2022.
  • Be cautious when pouring boiling toffee mixture, it is very hot and sticky.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with toasted coconut flakes.
  • Store the cracked toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for the best flavor and melt consistency.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/best-holiday-crack-recipe/