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M & M Christmas Crack
Christmas Crack aka saltine cracker toffee is a traditional holiday recipe, and this one is festive with red and green M&M's! This tasty treat is perfect for dessert or gifts!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
refrigerate 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 30 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers about 40 crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 2 cups milk chocolate bark or chocolate chips
- 1 cup red and green M&M's chopped
- ½ cup peanuts chopped (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.On a large baking sheet, lay out foil or parchment and then cover the top in a single layer of saltine crackers.
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In a sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat and then add the brown sugar. Whisk to combine and then bring to a quick boil. Whisk continuously while boiling for about 3 minutes (until it develops a deeper brown color). The temperature will reach 270 degrees F to 290 degrees F.
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Pour the mixture over the saltine crackers and spread evenly. Place the baking sheet into the pre-heated oven and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the oven OFF.
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Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the saltine crackers, then place back in the oven for 2 minutes. Remove from oven and use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the top.
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Add chopped M&M's and nuts over the top, then place into the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight to harden.
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Break or 'crack' apart the saltine cracker toffee into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Store the saltine cracker toffee in a sealed bag or container.
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- In refrigerator up to 2 weeks
- Room temperature for up to 7 days (crackers will start to get stale or soggy).
- In the freezer for up to 4 months.