Soda Cracker Candy
Transform your dessert game with this irresistible Soda Cracker Candy, a no-fuss recipe that delivers big on flavor with just six simple ingredients! Often called "Christmas Crack" for its addictively crunchy yet melt-in-your-mouth texture, this treat combines the buttery crispness of saltine crackers with a rich, caramel layer and a velvety coat of melted semi-sweet chocolate. Perfected with a sprinkle of sea salt or chopped nuts for a burst of flavor and crunch, this sweet-and-salty dessert comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for holiday trays, potlucks, or anytime snacking. With minimal prep and maximum payoff, Soda Cracker Candy is the ultimate quick and easy homemade indulgence that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 40 pieces saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or almonds)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, ensuring all sides are covered.
Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, salt-side up, making sure the crackers are touching but not overlapping.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter and brown sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture is melted and begins to bubble. Allow it to simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a caramel-like consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the caramel evenly over the crackers, using a spatula to spread it out and make sure all the crackers are covered.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly and the crackers have slightly absorbed it.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot caramel-covered crackers. Let them sit for 2–3 minutes to melt.
Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crackers to form a smooth layer.
If desired, sprinkle sea salt and/or chopped nuts evenly over the top of the chocolate layer for added flavor and texture.
Let the candy cool completely. For faster cooling, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate is firm.
Once cooled and set, break the candy into irregular pieces using your hands. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.2 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.0 g | 590% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3034 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.5 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.1 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 327.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1335 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
