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Christmas Cracker Candy

Irresistible Christmas Cracker Candy for Sweet Holiday Cheers

This Christmas Cracker Candy balances sweet and salty flavors perfectly and evokes nostalgic holiday memories.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Candy Base
  • 1 box Salted Saltine Crackers
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use unsalted for better control
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Can substitute with light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
For the Chocolate Topping
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Use high-quality for best results
  • 1 cup Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread (Nutella) Peanut butter as an alternative
For Decorative Toppings
  • 1 cup Christmas Sprinkles For festive appearance
  • 1 cup Red/Green M&M's
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Slivered Almonds Or any preferred nuts

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • Spatula
  • candy thermometer

Method
 

How to Make Christmas Cracker Candy
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and generously spray a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Neatly line the salted saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
  3. Melt the unsalted butter and dark brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it reaches the hard-crack stage, about 300°F (5 minutes).
  4. Pour the toffee over the arranged crackers, using a spatula for even coating.
  5. Bake for 5-10 minutes, until bubbly and slightly golden.
  6. Immediately sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of the toffee, let them melt, then spread into a smooth layer.
  7. Drizzle chocolate-hazelnut spread over the melted chocolate layer, and add festive decorations.
  8. Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature then break it into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container or freeze for up to one month, separated by parchment paper.

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