Description
Discover the ultimate holiday treat—Christmas Cracker Candy! This buttery, caramel-coated saltine delight takes just minutes to make and delivers crunchy, sweet perfection every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 saltine crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange saltine crackers in a single, tight layer.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly until boiling (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat, let sit 10 seconds, then stir in vanilla.
- Pour caramel evenly over the crackers, tilting the pan to spread it evenly.
- Bake for 5 minutes until bubbling at the edges. Remove and cool on a wire rack for 60 minutes until firm.
- Once cooled, flip onto a cutting board and break into pieces. Store airtight.
Notes
Add toppings like flaky sea salt, nuts, or melted chocolate for extra flair. Store at room temperature for 10 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg