Description
Grinch Christmas Crack is a festive and addictive holiday treat featuring a crunchy saltine cracker base topped with buttery brown sugar toffee, coated in melted green candy, and decorated with colorful sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties and gift-giving.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 35-40 saltine crackers
- 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 your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange crackers: Lay 35-40 saltine crackers evenly in rows across the entire bottom of the prepared baking sheet, filling it completely, and set aside.
- Make toffee mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches a boil. Continue boiling for 3 minutes or until the temperature reaches 270-290 degrees Fahrenheit (soft crack stage).
- 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 evenly across the crackers to ensure each piece is coated.
- Bake toffee: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes, allowing the toffee to bubble and set.
- Add candy melts: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle 2 cups of light green candy melts evenly over the hot toffee. Let the pan sit for 2-3 minutes until the candy melts are softened and melted.
- Spread and decorate: Use a spatula to spread the melted candy evenly over the toffee layer. Quickly sprinkle red heart sprinkles and green sprinkles evenly on top for decoration.
- Cool and serve: Allow the Christmas crack to cool completely at room temperature until hardened. Once set, break into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Storage Instructions: Store Christmas crack at room temperature in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 7 days.
- Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 2 weeks for longer freshness.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Layer pieces with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure proper toffee temperature for perfect texture.
- Swap green candy melts for other festive colors to customize your crack for different occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
