Description
Peppermint Christmas crack delights sweet tooths with its irresistible combination of chocolate, graham crackers, and peppermint. Festive layers of buttery toffee and chocolate create a holiday treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (350 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 40 saltine crackers (approx. one sleeve)
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped nuts, sprinkles, or crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, lightly spraying with cooking oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Base Layer: Arrange saltine crackers in a precise, edge-to-edge configuration across the prepared baking surface.
- Caramel Creation: In a saucepan, meld butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring consistently until the mixture erupts into a vigorous boil, developing a luscious, amber-hued caramel with a glossy, thickened texture.
- Baking Transformation: Pour the molten caramel evenly over the crackers, using a spatula to guarantee complete and uniform coverage, then bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 5 minutes to intensify flavors and create a bubbling surface.
- Chocolate Infusion: Remove from oven and instantly cascade chocolate chips across the hot caramel, allowing them to melt for 60 seconds before spreading into a seamless, velvety layer.
- Decorative Finish: While the chocolate remains malleable, sprinkle chosen toppings across the surface for added texture and visual appeal.
- Setting and Serving: Cool the confection at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours until completely solidified, ultimately fracturing into rustic, irregular pieces ready for indulgence.
Notes
- Prevent Caramel Burning: Stir constantly and watch heat carefully to avoid scorching; use medium flame and keep moving mixture to distribute heat evenly.
- Chocolate Melting Trick: Let chocolate chips sit 1 minute after removing from oven, allowing residual heat to soften them naturally before spreading, which prevents potential burning or seizing.
- Crisp Cracker Base: Select fresh, intact saltine crackers without moisture to ensure a crunchy foundation and prevent soggy texture during caramel application.
- Customize Toppings Wisely: Choose complementary toppings like crushed nuts, sea salt, or festive sprinkles that enhance flavor without overwhelming the delicate caramel-chocolate balance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 253
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg