Description
Sweet caramel Christmas crack combines addictive toffee layers with chocolate and saltine crackers. Crunch meets richness in this simple holiday dessert that brings festive cheer to family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 22 oz white chocolate chips
- 5 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 16 oz lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts
- 1/3 cup toffee bits
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Coat the crockpot interior with non-stick spray or insert a liner for effortless cleanup and smooth removal.
- Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with silicone mats or wax paper, positioning them nearby for candy placement.
- Layer almond bark pieces across the bottom of the crockpot as the initial chocolate foundation.
- Gradually add peanuts, white chocolate, dark chocolate barks, and chocolate chips into the crockpot, creating a layered mixture.
- Cover the crockpot with its lid and set to low temperature, allowing the ingredients to melt for approximately 60 minutes.
- After one hour, carefully remove the lid and gently stir the mixture, ensuring complete chocolate coverage of the peanuts. Continue cooking if chocolate chunks remain, stirring every 15 minutes until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoons, dollop generous portions of the molten chocolate-peanut mixture onto prepared baking sheets.
- Immediately garnish with sprinkles while the candy remains warm and fluid, then allow to cool at room temperature until chocolate solidifies completely.
- Once fully set, transfer the Christmas crack into an airtight container for preservation and future enjoyment.
Notes
- Spray the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or use a liner to make cleanup effortless and quick.
- Use silicone baking mats or wax paper on baking sheets for easy candy removal and minimal mess.
- Break or chop chocolate into smaller pieces to help them melt faster and more evenly in the crockpot.
- Stir the mixture consistently to prevent chocolate from burning and ensure smooth, glossy coating on peanuts.
- Add sprinkles immediately after scooping to ensure they stick perfectly to the warm chocolate surface.
- Store the candy in a cool, dry place to maintain its crisp texture and prevent melting.
- Experiment with different chocolate types or swap peanuts with almonds or pecans for unique flavor variations.
- Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature to achieve the perfect snap and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 401
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg