This White Chocolate Christmas Crack is the perfect holiday treat! It’s made with white chocolate and salty cracker pieces. It’s sweet and crunchy and totally addictive!
Plus it’s really easy to make! So the next time you looking for a dessert this holiday season, give this simple white Christmas crack recipe a try!
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Why I Love This Recipe
This delicious White Chocolate Christmas Crack is the ultimate holiday treat! Its crunchy texture, sweet flavor and irresistibility make it an absolute must-have for any festive occasion.
- Great for those that love white chocolate
- So easy to make. It doesn’t take long at all to make this simple recipe.
- The flavor is perfect for the holidays with its sweet and salty combo.
- A fun twist on the traditional Christmas crack recipe!
- It’s also great for making edible gifts for your neighbors and friends.
If you love easy Christmas recipes like this one, you may also enjoy this Grinch Bark recipe.
Ingredients
To make this recipe you only need a few simple ingredients. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery or you may already have them on hand to save you a trip to the store. You can find all the ingredients and amounts listed in the recipe card below.
- saltine crackers – I like to use the salted crackers, because they add just a hint of salt to balance out the sweetness. Did you know that salt brings out sweet flavors on your tastebuds?
- unsalted butter – I used unsalted butter because it typically has less water than salted which makes a better caramel layer.
- brown sugar – Light brown sugar works best in this recipe, but dark brown sugar can also be used.
- Christmas sprinkles – These are optional and you can use whatever type of Christmas sprinkles you have on hand. I prefer a softer sprinkle for this recipe.
Variations
If you’re looking to add a different flavor or texture, feel free to mix in some of your favorite add-ins. Here are some ideas:
- Candy canes – crushed candy cane pieces make a great addition for crunch and peppermint flavor.
- Chopped nuts – I like chopped pecans as they give an extra crunch and nutty flavor.
- Chocolate chips – semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips would be delicious additions as well.
- Marshmallows – mini marshmallows give the perfect gooey texture that everyone loves.
How to Make White Chocolate Christmas Crack
Making this white Christmas crack is so simple! Just follow the directions below or the full instructions in the recipe card, and you will have a sweet and salty snack in no time at all.
Step 1: Preheat the oven, prepare a baking sheet, and layer the crackers
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 15x10x1 baking sheet with parchment paper. And, onto the prepared baking sheet, place the crackers in a single layer without overlapping.
Step 2: Make the caramel sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, stirring occasionally. Bring the sugar to a boil and continue cooking, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3: Pour the caramel on top of the crackers and bake
Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the sugar syrup over the crackers and spread evenly. Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Add the white chocolate
While hot, sprinkle the white chocolate baking chips over the toffee layer and allow to rest for about 5 minutes or until the chips can spread evenly.
Step 5: Add the sprinkles and allow to cool
Add sprinkles over the melted chocolate. Allow to cool completely before lifting the crackers from the baking sheet using the parchment paper.
Step 6: Cut, chill and store
Cut into pieces and serve or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this easy dessert recipe with other holiday favorites such as these Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies or these Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies.
Pro Tips
This recipe is super easy to make, but here are a few tips to ensure success:
- Be sure to use parchment paper so that the crackers don’t stick.
- Make sure that you add the white chocolate while the toffee layer is still hot so that the chocolate melts.
- Allow the melted chips to sit for about 5 minutes before spreading them evenly on top of the candy.
- Allow the Christmas crack to cool completely before you add it to an airtight container.
Storage
Store the white chocolate Christmas crack in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Allow the frozen crackers to thaw at room temperature before serving. Enjoy!
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Christmas crack is typically made with saltine crackers, butter, brown sugar and white chocolate – although you can also add in other ingredients like candy canes or marshmallows.
Yes, this Christmas crack should be a little chewy. That is from the toffee layer on top of the crackers.
If your Christmas crack didn’t harden, it could be because the sugar and butter weren’t cooked long enough. Be sure to cook the sugar until it is a light golden color. However, you can add it to fridge or freezer to hardened it up faster if needed.
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Printable Recipe Card
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White Chocolate Christmas Crack
Equipment
- baking sheet with rimmed edges
- Parchment Paper
- medium saucepan
- spatula
Ingredients
- 35 saltine crackers about 1 sleeve
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 cups white chocolate baking chips
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 15x10x1 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Onto the prepared baking sheet, place the crackers in a single layer without overlapping.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, stirring occasionally. Bring the sugar to a boil and continue cooking, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the sugar syrup over the crackers and spread evenly.
- Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- While hot, sprinkle the white chocolate baking chips over the toffee layer and allow to rest for about 5 minutes or until the chips can spread evenly.
- Add sprinkles over the melted chocolate. Allow to cool completely before lifting the crackers from the baking sheet using the parchment paper. Cut into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Be sure to use parchment paper so that the crackers don’t stick.
- Make sure that you add the white chocolate while the toffee layer is still hot so that the chocolate melts.
- Allow the melted chips to sit for about 5 minutes before spreading them evenly on top of the candy.
- Allow the Christmas crack to cool completely before you add it to an airtight container.