Crock Pot Christmas Crack
Crock Pot Christmas Crack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips, semi-sweet or milk
- 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
- 40-50 saltine crackers, or enough to line your crock pot
- as needed sprinkles, optional
- as needed crushed candy canes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Line your crock pot with foil to prevent sticking and aid in removal. For smaller crock pots, parchment paper is suggested for easier lifting.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Layer saltine crackers to completely cover the bottom of the lined crock pot.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar together over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Carefully pour the hot, buttery sugar mixture evenly over the saltine crackers in the crock pot, ensuring they are all coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 1 to 2 hours, or until the mixture is bubbly and appears caramelized.
⏱️ 120 min
- 6
Once cooked, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot cracker mixture. Let them sit for a few minutes to soften from the residual heat, then spread the melted chocolate to create an even layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
While the chocolate is still soft, immediately sprinkle the optional chopped nuts, festive sprinkles, or crushed candy canes on top for decoration and added flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Allow the "Christmas Crack" to cool completely. Once firm, use the foil (or parchment paper) to lift the entire batch out of the crock pot.
⏱️ 60 min
- 9
Finally, cut the cooled candy into squares or desired pieces. Store in an airtight container to keep it crisp and chewy for several days.
⏱️ 5 min
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Crock Pot Christmas Crack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips, semi-sweet or milk
- 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
- 40-50 saltine crackers, or enough to line your crock pot
- as needed sprinkles, optional
- as needed crushed candy canes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Line your crock pot with foil to prevent sticking and aid in removal. For smaller crock pots, parchment paper is suggested for easier lifting.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Layer saltine crackers to completely cover the bottom of the lined crock pot.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar together over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Carefully pour the hot, buttery sugar mixture evenly over the saltine crackers in the crock pot, ensuring they are all coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 1 to 2 hours, or until the mixture is bubbly and appears caramelized.
⏱️ 120 min - 6
Once cooked, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot cracker mixture. Let them sit for a few minutes to soften from the residual heat, then spread the melted chocolate to create an even layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
While the chocolate is still soft, immediately sprinkle the optional chopped nuts, festive sprinkles, or crushed candy canes on top for decoration and added flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Allow the "Christmas Crack" to cool completely. Once firm, use the foil (or parchment paper) to lift the entire batch out of the crock pot.
⏱️ 60 min - 9
Finally, cut the cooled candy into squares or desired pieces. Store in an airtight container to keep it crisp and chewy for several days.
⏱️ 5 min