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Christmas Crack Recipe

Ingredients

  • Crackers enough to cover a 9×13-inch baking tin – Saltines are classic, but honestly, anything crisp and flat works. I once used Ritz crackers in a pinch.
  • 1 cup butter Because butter makes everything better!
  • 1 cup brown sugar The magic ingredient for that rich caramel goodness.
  • Milk chocolate about 2 cups – Use chips or bars, whichever you have on hand.
  • Crushed Oreos about 1/2 cup – Adds that extra crunch and sweetness.
  • M&M’s about 1/2 cup – Go for the holiday colors for maximum festive vibes.
  • White chocolate buttons about 1/3 cup – These little guys make everything look so fancy, and they taste amazing too.

Instructions

  • Grab a 9×13-inch baking tin and line it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Lay out your crackers in a single layer, edge to edge, like a little puzzle.
  • Make the caramel. In a medium-sized pot, melt the butter and brown sugar together over medium heat. Stir it constantly until it starts bubbling (rolling boil).
  • Carefully pour that hot, buttery caramel over your crackers, making sure to cover every inch. Use a spatula to spread it evenly if needed. Pop the pan into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes. Keep an eye on it, you want the caramel to bubble up but not burn.
  • As soon as you pull the pan out of the oven, sprinkle your milk chocolate over the hot caramel. Wait a minute or two for the chocolate to soften, then use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it out into a smooth, glossy layer.
  • Sprinkle crushed Oreos, M&M’s, and white chocolate buttons over the melted chocolate. You can be as precise or as chaotic as you like here.
  • Let the whole thing cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then pop it in the fridge for at least an hour to set. If you’re in a hurry (or just impatient like me), the freezer works too.
  • Once it’s fully hardened, lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper or foil. Break it into pieces, big, small, or somewhere in between.