Description
Grinch Christmas Crack is a festive holiday treat featuring crispy saltine crackers topped with a rich brown sugar toffee layer, melted green candy melts, and colorful sprinkles. This easy-to-make sweet and salty snack is perfect for sharing at Christmas parties or gifting during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 35-40 saltine crackers
Toffee Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Topping
- 2 cups light green candy melts (about 1 12-ounce bag)
- Red heart sprinkles
- Green sprinkles of choice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Crackers: Arrange 35-40 saltine crackers in even rows on the prepared baking sheet to cover the entire bottom surface evenly.
- Make Toffee Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for 3 minutes or until it reaches 270-290 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure proper toffee consistency.
- Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the arranged saltine crackers. Use a heat-safe spatula to spread the toffee to cover all crackers thoroughly.
- Bake Toffee Layer: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes. This helps the toffee set and soak slightly into the crackers.
- Add Candy Melts: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle 2 cups of light green candy melts evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let them sit for 3 minutes so they melt thoroughly.
- Spread Candy Melt Layer: Using a spatula, spread the melted candy melts evenly over the toffee layer to create a smooth surface.
- Decorate and Cool: Sprinkle red heart sprinkles and green sprinkles of your choice over the melted candy layer. Allow the Christmas Crack to cool completely at room temperature until the candy hardens.
- Serve: Once hardened, break the Christmas Crack into pieces and serve or package for gifting.
Notes
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 7 days.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks to extend freshness.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer bag or airtight container; separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Use a candy or instant-read thermometer to ensure the toffee reaches the correct temperature for perfect texture.
- Substitute candy melts with white chocolate dyed with green food coloring if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
