Description
Grinch Christmas Crack is a festive and irresistible holiday treat featuring salty saltine crackers topped with a buttery brown sugar toffee, covered in vibrant green candy melts and colorful red and green sprinkles. Perfect for gifting or snacking during the holiday season.
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 Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Crackers: Lay 35-40 saltine crackers in even rows to completely cover the bottom of the prepared baking sheet, creating the crunchy base for the treat.
- Melt Butter and Sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to boil.
- Boil Toffee Mixture: Let the toffee mixture boil for 3 minutes or until it reaches a temperature between 270-290 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Carefully pour the hot toffee evenly over the arranged saltine crackers. Use a heat-safe spatula to spread the mixture uniformly over the crackers.
- Bake the Toffee: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5 minutes to set the toffee and enhance the flavor.
- Add Candy Melts: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle 2 cups of light green candy melts evenly over the hot toffee. Allow them to sit undisturbed for 3 minutes until melted.
- Spread Candy Melts: Using a spatula, spread the melted candy evenly to cover the toffee layer smoothly, creating a festive green coating.
- Decorate and Cool: Sprinkle red heart sprinkles and green sprinkles of choice over the melted candy before it hardens to add color and texture. Let the entire mixture cool completely to harden.
- Serve: Once cooled and hardened, break the Christmas Crack 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 to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Be careful when handling hot toffee as it can cause burns.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the toffee reaches the correct temperature for perfect texture.
- Substitute green candy melts with other festive colors for different holiday themes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
