Christmas Crack

• servings: 12 servings
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

35-40 saltine crackers

1 cup butter ((2 sticks))

1 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate

1 1/2 cups toppings

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a 15” x 10” x 1” pan with parchment paper, foil, or a silicone mat. Line up crackers in a single layer in rows on prepared sheet.

Meanwhile, using a candy thermometer, melt butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 to 3 minutes (270 to 290 degrees if using a candy thermometer). Immediately pour over crackers and spread evenly with a spatula.

Bake 5 minutes or until the candy hardens (300 to 310 degrees if using a candy thermometer). Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments at 50% power until melted. Spread over hardened caramel. (You can also sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hardened candy, pop it back in the oven until melted, and spread after that).

Sprinkle nuts or other toppings and press into the chocolate using a greased spatula. Cut into squares while warm. Cool completely for at least 15 minutes and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

• Calories: 373 kcal
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 1 mg
• Sodium: 275 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 36 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 26 g
• Protein: 2 g