Description
Grinch Christmas Crack is a festive, sweet and salty treat featuring a crispy saltine cracker base topped with buttery brown sugar toffee and melted green candy melts, finished with colorful red and green sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, this easy-to-make dessert delivers a delightful crunch and a fun seasonal twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 35-40 saltine crackers
Toffee Topping
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Candy Coating
- 2 cups light green candy melts (about 1 12-ounce bag)
- red heart sprinkles
- green sprinkles of choice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Arrange Crackers: Arrange 35-40 saltine crackers in even rows to fill the bottom of the prepared baking sheet, making sure they fit snugly without overlapping.
- Make Toffee Mixture: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup packed brown sugar over medium-high heat. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture begins to boil. Continue boiling for 3 minutes until the temperature reaches between 270-290 degrees Fahrenheit, creating a rich toffee.
- Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the saltine crackers. Use a heat-safe spatula to spread the toffee so it covers all the crackers uniformly.
- Bake the Toffee Layer: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes to allow the toffee to set and bubble.
- Add Candy Melts: Remove the pan from the oven and quickly sprinkle 2 cups of light green candy melts evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let rest for 3 minutes so the candy melts soften and melt.
- Spread Candy and Decorate: Use a spatula to spread the melted candy evenly over the toffee. While still soft, sprinkle red heart sprinkles and green sprinkles of your choice over the top for a festive appearance.
- Cool and Serve: Let the candy crack cool completely at room temperature until it hardens, about 1 hour. Once set, break into pieces and serve or package for gifting.
Notes
- Store Grinch Christmas Crack in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- You can also freeze the crack for up to 3 months. Use parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, boil the toffee mixture for a full 3 minutes to ensure proper toffee consistency.
- Customize the sprinkles colors or use edible glitter for extra holiday sparkle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
