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Gingerbread Christmas Crack Candy

A crunchy candy mixture of gingerbread, chocolate, and salty crackers!
5 from 48 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

ingredients

  • 40-42 saltine crackers
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 oz mini chocolate chips
  • Christmas themed sprinkles for decoration

instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚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 spices in a medium 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 chocolate chips. Let rest 5 minutes. Use a spoon to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crackers.*
  • Decorate the top with holiday sprinkles.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

*If the chocolate hasn't melted, you can place the candy in the cooling oven for about 1 to 2 minutes to get it to melt.
Cuisine: Holiday
Category: Dessert