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King Cake Crack Candy

King Cake Crack Candy

Celebrate the Mardi Gras season with this festive and EASY candy. All the flavors of a King Cake, but without all the work. PLUS white chocolate.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

ingredients

  • 40-42 saltine crackers
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 oz white chocolate chips + more for drizzling
  • Green decorative sugar
  • Yellow decorative sugar
  • Purple decorative sugar

instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Place saltine crackers side by side on the parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the crackers. Use a greased spatula to spread over the crackers as needed.
  • Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Top with 12 oz white chocolate chips. Let rest 5 minutes. Use a spoon to spread the melted white chocolate evenly over the crackers.
  • Decorate the top with green, yellow and purple decorative sugars. Drizzle with additional white chocolate as desired. Cool in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Break into pieces, removing from the paper. Store in the refrigerator in a ziplock bag or airtight container.

notes

I get my decorative colored sugars at any local Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or craft shop that carries cake decorating supplies.
Category: Dessert