Soda Cracker Surprise
Experience the irresistible magic of sweet, salty, and crunchy in every bite with this quick and easy Soda Cracker Surprise recipe! Using just five simple ingredients—soda crackers, brown sugar, butter, chocolate chips, and optional toppings like chopped nuts or flaky sea salt—this recipe transforms humble pantry staples into a decadent treat. A bubbling layer of caramel envelopes crisp soda crackers, topped with velvety melted chocolate and your choice of crunchy or savory garnishes. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, midday indulgences, or a last-minute dessert, this no-fuss recipe takes only 25 minutes to make before chilling to perfection. Whether you call it cracker toffee, Christmas crack, or a sweet surprise, this crowd-pleaser promises to disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 35 pieces soda crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup optional: chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon optional: flaky sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet (10x15 inches recommended) with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil with cooking spray or butter.
Arrange the soda crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring the crackers' edges touch but do not overlap.
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to bubble. Once bubbling, let it simmer for 3 minutes without stirring.
Carefully pour the caramel mixture over the soda crackers, spreading it evenly to cover all the crackers.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly and the crackers have slightly softened.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot caramel layer. Let the chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes to soften from the heat.
Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the melted chocolate over the entire surface of the caramel-cracker layer.
If desired, sprinkle the chopped nuts and/or flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate for added texture and flavor.
Allow the entire mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until the layers are fully set.
Once set, lift the foil out of the baking sheet and break the cooled cracker mixture into irregular, bite-sized pieces.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 238.0 g | 305% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.1 g | 596% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3127 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 505.4 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.7 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 327.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.9 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 411 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 1720 mg | 37% | |
*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.
