Toppings christmas crack is great on its own, but i usually do add additional toppings like chopped nuts, candy or sprinkles. Line a 15 x 10 x 1 pan with parchment paper or nonstick foil. And the most important things is, this treat is so simple to make. Meanwhile, using a candy thermometer, melt butter, brown sugar and salt in a small saucepan over mediumhigh heat. This shortbread christmas crack is insanely easy to make and even more delicious.
Mix in the cream, vanilla, salt, and the sweetener. I top with chopped salted roasted nuts pecans, walnuts, cashews or a mix of whatever i have on hand. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of caramel layer, then place baking sheet in oven and bake for 79 minutes, or until carameltoffee mixture becomes bubbly. In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar. I love chopped walnuts or pecans, but dont let me stop you from going wild with your favorite chopped candy or.
Youll need 54 ritz crackers 1 c butter 1 c dark brown sugar 2 c semi sweet chocolate chips 1 c chopped pecans. If you do much recipe research, youll find some pretty funny names for things we love to eat devils on. Hillbilly toffee saltine cracker candy mommys kitchen. Christmas crack, another name for gooey crunchy chocolate and toffee candy, is made easily with ritz crackers and no candy thermometer. Dec 05, 2016 place crackers side by side on lined pan. Next, combine the butter and the brown sugar in a saucepan. Top it with pecans, chocolate chips, crushed candy cane, or almond butter drizzle. Nothing beats making tons of goodies to share with everyone, especially this christmas crack which is a favorite familyfriendly treat that we. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray line first with parchment paper if you wish. Sep 04, 2017 our yummy christmas crack makes a buttery toffee with a light, crispy crust, coated in rich chocolate and toasted pecans. Jul 28, 2019 make delicious varieties by using assorted toppings. Sweet and saltines recipe trisha yearwood food network.
Dec 23, 2019 make this addicting christmas crack recipe a holiday treat tradition. This easy toffee candy is covered in chocolate and pecans and it is positively addicting. The holidays are fast approaching and i might be biased but christmas time is my absolute favorite time of the year. Pecan pie christmas crack toffee is a twist on traditional cracker toffee, made with a pecan pie topping over saltine crackers for a perfect sweet. Dec 18, 2018 carefully pour the butter and sugar mixture over the crackers and spread evenly with a spatula. Make delicious varieties by using assorted toppings.
Crisp and flaky saltine crackers are covered with a sweet toffee like coating, then topped with a generous layer of rich chocolate and to spruce it up you can finish with nutty pecans or colorful sprinkles if desired. Oct 26, 2019 toppings christmas crack is great on its own, but i usually do add additional toppings like chopped nuts, candy or sprinkles. Our yummy christmas crack makes a buttery toffee with a light, crispy crust, coated in rich chocolate and toasted pecans. Dec 08, 2019 place pan in the oven and bake for 79 minutes. Bring to boil over mediummediumhigh heat and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from pan, separating crackers at once and place on foil to. Christmas crack is called that because it is so good that you just wont be able to stop at one piece. Spread the cereal and the pecans on the baking sheet and set aside. Bourbon maple pecan christmas crack jump to recipe december 20, 20 29 comments.
Return to the oven until the chips begin to melt and lose their shape, about 1 minute. The neighbor kids rush right over when they find out i have them. It is also giving you a pleasant sensation while you crack the bark into chunks. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Break the hersheys candy bars into pieces and carefully place them all over the top of the toffee layer. The christmas crack part always makes me laugh, but its so true. My kids and grandchildren love this cracker candy recipe. Humans also will enjoy the buttery, perfectly seasoned and wonderfully crunchy combination. Pecan christmas crack ritz cracker toffee spend with. Ingredients 36 servings 54 ritz crackers or saltines 1 cup butter 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pecans. Crack snack 4ingredient snack mix the seasoned mom.
Line a 10 x 15 cookie sheet i use a jelly roll pan because it has edges with foil and lightly grease with butter. Preheat the oven to 350f and set an oven rack in the middle position. I know that for many families, making toffee is a longforged holiday tradition and it just wouldnt be christmas without it. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of hot toffee and let sit 2 minutes before melting, then spread into an. Nov 26, 2017 saltine cracker candy makes the perfect gift for the holidays. Saltine cracker candy with toasted pecans recipe taste of home. Its an addicting toffee often made during the holidays with lots of butter, sugar, and chocolate. Let stand until nearly set and then chill until firm, at least 2 hours. It is a super simple recipe for an impressive dessert.
Sweet, spicy, salty candied pecans aka candied nuts. Saltine cracker candy makes the perfect gift for the holidays. Christmas crack graham cracker toffee bars tastes better. Get my awesome, addicting christmas toffee recipe below plus video. Some of my favorite toppings are chopped pecans, shredded coconut, crushed candy canes, and festive sprinkles.
This is one of my absolute favorite treats to make for the holidays. Its a simple treat thats sure to satisfy those chocolate cravings. Bourbon maple pecan christmas crack baking a moment. Arrange graham crackers in single layer in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 12x10 12x1 inch. Turtle candies are made with chocolatecoated caramel and pecans, and this christmas crack delivers all those same elements. For an even more flavorful matzo crack, try toasting the pecans before chopping them and putting them on top of the chocolate.
Christmas crack is a sweet toffee sandwiched in between crackers hence, crackle, or crack and chocolate. If you prefer it a little crunchier, bake for 2 more minutes. Potassium 40mg 1% carbohydrates g 4% vitamin a 205iu 4% vitamin c 0. My idea behind this one aside from a straightup love of pecans was a turtle version of christmas crack.
Line 1 large or 2 small jellyroll pans with aluminum foil, spray with nonstick spray and arrange the saltines saltside down in a single layer. Ritz cracker toffee imagine all of the deliciousness of toffee, topped with chocolate and pecans. Heat brown sugar and butter to boiling in 2quart saucepan. Imagine all of the deliciousness of toffee, topped with chocolate and pecans. Bake them in a 350 f oven for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly toasted. Christmas crack, also known as saltine cracker candy is of course extremely popular over the christmas and thanksgiving holidays. The delicious praline topping adds a sweet pecan crunch.
Break apart the bark into chunks and place into the crock pot as the last layer. If you love toffee as much as we do, try this homemade toffee, mini toffee. Praline crack quick and easy praline cracker toffee recipe. Made with shortbread cookies, butter, sugar, chocolate, chopped pecans, and toffee bits. Dec 12, 2018 the holidays are fast approaching and i might be biased but christmas time is my absolute favorite time of the year. Pecan christmas crack ritz cracker toffee spend with pennies. I made the christmas crack this morning and it was awesome i used regular brown sugar instead of the dark brown sugar and i used milk chocolate chips instead of regular chocolate chips and it was really delicious. This recipe was originally published in september, 20. In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Carefully pour the butter and sugar mixture over the crackers and spread evenly with a spatula. Nov 20, 2019 best christmas crack recipe is a saltine cracker layered with melted toffee and creamy chocolate topped with a crunchy pecan for a complete sweet and salty treat. It is basically a life hack method of making a salty. You will love to not only make a whole tin of christmas crack toffee for yourself but this recipe also doubles as a perfect homemade gift. Pecan pie christmas crack toffee is a twist on traditional cracker toffee, made with a pecan pie topping over saltine crackers for a perfect sweet and salty treat.
In a saucepan on the stove, melt butter over medium heat. Whats cooking wednesday pecan christmas crack aka ritz. Just imagine biting into a piece of saltine cracker toffee layered with chocolate, toasted nuts, flaked sea salt, and drizzles of white chocolate. First, line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. How to make saltine toffee candy with pecans this was an incredibly easy recipe and i imagine it would be very simple to scale it up and make multiple pans at once if you are baking for the holidays. The combination of delicious toffee and the chocolate pecans topping is going to make you so hard to stop munching. In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and water. Nov 30, 2018 this shortbread christmas crack is insanely easy to make and even more delicious.
Layer all ingredients in a large crock pot starting with peanuts. Make sure to shake them every minute or so to prevent burning. Turn ordinary graham crackers into an extraordinary treat. Christmas crack is originally made without nuts, but the addition of crunchy pecans or walnut on top bring a new fun flavor component to it. Remove pan from place chocolate chips on top and allow to melt or melt the chocolate and then pour over the top with a spatula. Often made and cut into pieces, wrapped as gifts, or simply for the family to enjoy at home. Apr 15, 2015 how to make saltine toffee candy with pecans this was an incredibly easy recipe and i imagine it would be very simple to scale it up and make multiple pans at once if you are baking for the holidays. Saltine cracker candy with toasted pecans taste of home. Rudolph and his pals will be dashing, dancing and prancing to gobble up this savory snack mix. Dec 07, 2017 pecan pie christmas crack toffee is a twist on traditional cracker toffee, made with a pecan pie topping over saltine crackers for a perfect sweet and salty treat. This christmas treat make a wonderful neighbor gift, just add it to a container with some rocky road fudge, chocolate chunk shortbread, and peanut butter balls. Easy christmas crack recipe to make and so delicious to eat. Christmas crack recipe and topping ideas cooking classy.
Of course, you could switch up the pecans for any other kind of nut. You could also top your candy crack with crushed saltines, sea salt, toasted coconut, slivered almonds, pecans or heath bits. Line 1 large or 2 small jellyroll pans with aluminum foil, spray with nonstick spray and arrange the saltines saltside down. Toasting the nuts deepens the flavor and gives them an extra crunchy texture.
Melt the chocolate chips in a glass bowl in the microwave, using 30second increments and stirring in. Make this addicting christmas crack recipe a holiday treat tradition. In a medium saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar and stir to mix. Christmas crack, aka saltine cracker candy,christmas treats. If youre having a candy craving this christmas, make a batch of this easy pecan. You might also know it as christmas crack and the name suits it well.
If you do much recipe research, youll find some pretty funny names for things we love to eat devils on horseback. You will love to not only make a whole tin of christmas crack toffee for yourself but this recipe also doubles as a. Pecan christmas crack ritz cracker toffee recipe on wegottaeat. Originally created by cookbook author marcy goldman of better baking, matzo crack is the jewish version on crack candy or christmas crack, which is made. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate morsels evenly over the top. Bring mixture to a boil and let boil for 3 minutes. Im making a batch this weekend and using half graham crackers and half saltines. Oct 29, 2019 potassium 40mg 1% carbohydrates g 4% vitamin a 205iu 4% vitamin c 0. Made with saltine crackers, butter, brown sugar, chocolate and pecans. Line an 11x17 pan with foil and grease the foil well. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of hot toffee and let sit 2 minutes before melting, then spread into an even layer. First a baking pan is lined with saltine crackers, then butter and brown sugar are melted together and boiled.
Bring to a boil over medium heat and let come to a rolling boil for 3. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the surface and sprinkle with pecans. Cover the pan until the chocolate begins to melt 510 minutes. The mixture will spread evenly over the crackers as it bakes. You can use pecans, walnuts or almonds, but i think the pecans go the best with this sweet and salty combo. Best christmas crack recipe saltine cracker toffee the recipe critic saltine crackers, semi sweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans and 2 more christmas crack saltine toffee palatable pastime. Crisp and minty, this simple popcorn snack is a hit with all 10 of our children.
The christmas crack would also be perfect to add to your holiday plates with your favorite christmas cookies. Bake at 300 degrees for 5 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300310 degrees, the hard crack stage of caramel. Turtle candies are made with chocolatecoated caramel and pecans, and this christmas crack delivers all those. Once you make this toffee bark and crack it into pieces, you wont be able to stop munching on it. The sky is the limit when it comes to topping your saltine cracker toffee. Christmas crack saltine toffee candy recipe the black peppercorn. In a medium sauce pot, melt butter and stir in brown sugar.
Best christmas crack recipe is a saltine cracker layered with melted toffee and creamy chocolate topped with a crunchy pecan for a complete sweet and salty treat. Love the popular holiday treat known as christmas crack now you can make your own keto christmas crack pecan toffee. Line up crackers in a single layer in rows on foil. Dec 21, 2012 i made the christmas crack this morning and it was awesome i used regular brown sugar instead of the dark brown sugar and i used milk chocolate chips instead of regular chocolate chips and it was really delicious. In a large saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. May 11, 2014 sprinkle pecans on top and bake in oven for 1012 minutes until bubbly all over. The hardest part of making christmas crack is making the toffee layer, but i promise its not actually hard to do. Nothing beats making tons of goodies to share with everyone, especially this christmas crack which is a favorite familyfriendly treat that we have been preparing for years and years.
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