Description
Christmas Cracker Candy is a festive delight that captures the essence of the holiday season in every bite. With its perfect blend of crunchy saltine crackers, buttery caramel, and rich chocolate, this treat offers a sweet-salty experience that’s simply irresistible. Easy to make and customizable, it’s perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or gifting to loved ones. Bring joy to your festivities with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve Saltine Crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Chopped Nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar until bubbly, stirring continuously for about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the arranged crackers.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel; let sit for 5 minutes before spreading them evenly.
- Top with chopped nuts and allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg