Description
Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack is a delightful holiday treat combining crunchy mini pretzels, rich buttery toffee, melted chocolate, and festive Heath bar bits. This easy no-fuss recipe yields a sweet and salty snack perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting, delivering a perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Toffee Base
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 8 ounces Mini Pretzels
Toppings
- 2 cups Chocolate Chips (milk or semi-sweet)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Heath Bar Bits
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the pretzels and toffee.
- Arrange Pretzels: Spread the mini pretzels out in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet to create the crunchy base layer.
- Melt Butter and Sugar: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together, stirring constantly until it reaches a boil. Let the mixture boil for 3 minutes without stirring to form the toffee.
- Pour Toffee Over Pretzels: Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture over the layer of pretzels on the baking sheet and spread evenly using a spatula to cover all pretzels.
- Bake Toffee Pretzels: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the toffee is bubbling and golden brown, indicating it’s properly set.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee layer. Return to the oven for 1 minute to allow the chocolate to melt.
- Spread Melted Chocolate: Remove from the oven and spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Add Heath Bar Bits: Sprinkle Heath bar bits or your choice of festive toppings evenly over the melted chocolate to add extra toffee flavor and festive crunch.
- Cool and Set: Let the Christmas Crack cool completely to harden. For best results, place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before breaking into pieces.
- Store: Store the finished Christmas Crack in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Notes
- Variance on Pretzels: You can substitute mini pretzels with saltine crackers for a slightly different texture and flavor.
- Chocolate Choice: Use milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips based on your preference for sweetness.
- Toffee Timing: Do not stir the toffee mixture while boiling to ensure proper caramelization and texture.
- Cooling Tips: Cooling in the freezer helps the toffee and chocolate set faster, but avoid leaving it there too long to prevent hardness.
- Storage: Keep the treat in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
