This Christmas Cracker Candy Comes in Handy for Those Late Night Wrapping Sessions

Move over Christmas cookies! This sweet, salty Christmas Cracker Candy is sure to be an addictive favorite at all of your holiday parties. And, yes, it will be slightly dangerous to have on hand when you’re wrapping presents late at night—good luck!

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Ingredients Needed for Christmas Cracker Candy

• Saltine crackers
• Unsalted or salted butter
• Light or dark brown sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Additional Toppings for Christmas Cracker Candy

• Toasted Nuts
• Candy
• Sprinkles
• Toasted Coconut
• Candy Canes
• Candied orange peel

Equipment Needed for Christmas Cracker Candy

• Baking Sheet
• Medium Saucepan
• Spatula

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How to Make Christmas Cracker Candy 

1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Alternate the saltine crackers in a single layer on the bottom of tray.

2. Place the butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to boil for 5 minutes stirring the mixture as it cooks (please set a timer). 

3. Pour the hot mixture over the crackers. Spread to evenly coat the crackers.

4. Place tray in the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the warm caramel.

5. Place back in the oven for 2 minutes. The chips will be shiny and melting. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the top.

6. Now, add your favorite toppings to the melted chocolate.

7. Let the crackers cool to room temperature, then move to the refrigerator and cool for at least 2 hours before breaking and serving.

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Tips for Making the Best Christmas Cracker Candy

• The best way to break Christmas crack is to break it off in pieces with your hands or use a knife
• You can use dark chocolate in this recipe; any chocolate will work, it’s personal preference.
• For a boozy, alcoholic Christmas crack version, you could add 1 Tbsp of Grand Marnier to the caramel in place of vanilla, if desired.

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Related Candy Recipes: 

• Cracker Jack Fudge 
• Squid Game Honeycomb (Dalgona Candy)
• No-Bake Quick Millionaire Shortbread
• Matzo Candy
• Kit Kat Candy Cake

Best Christmas Cracker Candy Recipe

Ingredients

• 40 saltine crackers
• 1 cup unsalted or salted butter
• 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 package (270-300 grams) milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips 

1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Alternate the saltine crackers in a single layer on the bottom of tray.
3. Place the butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to boil for 5 minutes stirring the mixture as it cooks (please set a timer). Pour the hot mixture over the crackers. Spread to evenly coat the crackers.
4. Place tray in the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the warm caramel. Place back in the oven for 2 minutes. The chips will be shiny and melting. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the top.
5. Now, add your favorite toppings to the melted chocolate.
6. Let the crackers cool to room temperature, then move to the refrigerator and cool for at least 2 hours.