Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Christmas Crack, an easy holiday dessert that combines the irresistible flavors of buttery Ritz crackers, sweet caramel, and rich chocolate. This quick treat is a favorite for holiday gatherings and makes a perfect gift for friends and family. With just four simple ingredients, you can customize your Christmas Crack with various toppings like M&Ms or crushed peppermint to suit any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a sweet snack, this addictive dessert is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (about 16 crackers)
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: Candy of choice for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Arrange Ritz crackers in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and brown sugar; bring to a boil without stirring for 3 minutes.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the crackers and spread evenly. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top; return to oven for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Spread melted chocolate evenly over the caramel layer and add your desired toppings.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg