Christmas Crack (An Easy Holiday Dessert Recipe)
If you’re on the hunt for an irresistible dessert that will be the star of your holiday gatherings, look no further than Christmas Crack! This simple yet delightful treat combines buttery crackers with a luscious caramel layer, topped with rich chocolate and your favorite candies. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive family get-togethers, it takes just four ingredients and a few easy steps to create a sweet snack that everyone will adore. Whether you serve it at parties or gift it to friends and family, this holiday dessert is sure to spread joy and delight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (about 16 crackers)
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional toppings: M&Ms, crushed peppermint candy, nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and arrange the Ritz crackers in a single layer.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil without stirring for about 3 minutes.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the crackers and spread evenly.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and return to the oven for another 2 minutes.
- Spread melted chocolate evenly and add any desired toppings.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (25g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg