The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Crack: 5 recipes you’ll munch on all season

Stuff your recipe box with these Christmas crack recipes!

We’re warning you now… these treats are extremely addicting. They don’t call it ‘Christmas crack’ for nothing!

Alex Daynes shared a roundup of irresistible recipes to keep you stocked all season.

You might have a different definition of ‘Christmas crack’ than your neighbor. Alex defines Christmas crack as anything coated and ridiculously addicting. From a classic Christmas crack to butter toffee pretzels, she shared an entire spread of absolutely delicious snacks!

Classic Christmas Crack

This Christmas crack candy recipe requires just five ingredients and takes 15 minutes to prepare. It is the perfect sweet and salty treat.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 sleeves saltine crackers
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
• Peppermint crushed

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil and nonstick cooking spray.
3. Place saltines along the bottom of the pan.
4. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk, and boil for a few minutes.
5. Pour the caramel over the saltines spread out and bake in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chocolate chips, and let it sit or place back in the oven for a few more minutes to melt the chocolate.
6. Spread the chocolate over the saltines, sprinkle with chopped peppermint candies, and let harden. Crack when you are ready to serve into big chunks. Enjoy!

White Chocolate Chex Mix

Give me all of the sweets! Christmas is a fun time to indulge in, and I love making this White Chocolate Chex Mix during the holidays.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 36 ounces white chocolate chips (3 bags)
• 4-ounce bag M&M’s
• 4 cups pretzels
• 2 cups salted peanuts
• 7 cups rice or corn Chex
• 4 cups Cheerios

METHOD

1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
Place the pretzels, peanuts, Chex, and Cheerios into a large bowl.
2. Melt white chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler until completely melted.
3. Once the chocolate is melted, pour over the mixture and gently stir with a spatula or your hands. Dump half on one cookie sheet and half on the other, spreading it out.
4. Add M&M’s and gently mix a little so the M&M’s mix in with the ingredients. If you add the M&M’s too early, the candy coating might melt and discolor the mix. If you don’t add them until after they cool, they will fall to the bottom of the bowl you serve them in.
5. Let the mix cool completely for about 30 minutes – 1 hour, then break into clumps and add to a bowl or baggies to give away!

Butter Toffee Pretzels

These delicious Butter Toffee Pretzels are the perfect sweet snack! The perfect mix of sweet and salty! This recipe makes a big batch perfect for the holidays.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (16 oz) bag Mini Pretzels
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• One bag of Heath Toffee Bits

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Pour mini pretzels into a large bowl and set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, add brown sugar and cubed butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
4. Remove from stovetop and whisk in vanilla.
5. Pour hot toffee mixture over the pretzels and toss to coat evenly. Pour half the bag of toffee bits over the pretzels and toss again to coat evenly.
6. Spread pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet and distribute pretzels around evenly.
7. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes.
8. Once baked, remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining half bag of toffee bits over the pretzels immediately.
9. Allow pretzels to set and cool. Once set and cooled, break into small clusters.

The Good Stuff

The Good Stuff is a sweet, chewy blend of Rice Chex, golden grahams, shredded coconut, and slivered almonds, all held together by a sticky, delicious coating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounce box Rice Chex cereal
• 8 ounce box Golden Grahams cereal
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 1/2 cups butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups corn syrup

METHOD

1. Combine Rice Chex, Golden Grahams, coconut, and almonds in a large mixing bowl. Stir.
2. Melt butter, sugar, and corn syrup in a large saucepan.
3. Once all the liquid is mixed, pour over the cereal mixture and stir until well-coated.
4. Pour the mixture onto 2 large cookie sheets to cool. Stir it around occasionally to prevent clumping. Store in an airtight container.

Easy Caramel Puff Corn

This puff caramel corn comes together in a matter of minutes, and it’s delicious! It’s a crowd-pleasing treat! 

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup karo syrup
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 large bag puffed popcorn (Can use ‘Pirate’s Booty’ Puffs)

METHOD

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together brown sugar and Karo syrup. Bring to a boil and stir continuously for 4 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and add the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and vanilla. Return to heat and continue stirring until butter melts.
3. Pour the caramel sauce over the puffed corn and toss until well coated.
4. Spread out onto parchment or wax paper to cool. Caramel will be soft but not sticky!

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