Description
Grinch Christmas Crack is a festive and crunchy holiday treat made with saltine crackers coated in a buttery brown sugar toffee, topped with melted green candy melts and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for gift-giving or serving at holiday parties, this sweet and salty snack is easy to prepare and sure to delight all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 35-40 saltine crackers
Toffee
- 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 and Prepare Pan. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Crackers. Place 35-40 saltine crackers in even rows on the prepared baking sheet, filling the entire bottom of the pan. Set aside for the toffee preparation.
- Make Toffee Mixture. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup packed brown sugar together. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue boiling for 3 minutes or until the temperature reaches between 270-290 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Coat Crackers with Toffee. Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the arranged saltine crackers. Use a heat-safe spatula to spread it evenly across the crackers to ensure full coverage.
- Bake the Toffee Crackers. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes to allow the toffee to set into the crackers.
- Add Candy Melt Topping. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle 2 cups of light green candy melts evenly over the top of the hot toffee and crackers. Let the candy melts sit for 2-3 minutes until they have melted fully.
- Spread and Decorate. Using a spatula, spread the melted candy melts evenly over the toffee layer. Quickly sprinkle red heart sprinkles and green sprinkles of your choice over the melted candy before it hardens.
- Cool and Serve. Allow the Christmas crack to cool completely at room temperature until hardened. Once set, break 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.
- For longer storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months, layering parchment paper between pieces to prevent sticking.
- Ensure to spread the candy melts quickly before they harden for even decoration.
- Use a candy thermometer to accurately measure the toffee temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
