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Christmas Candy Recipes


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pieces 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple, irresistible Christmas candy recipe made with butter, brown sugar, chocolate, and crackers—perfect for festive gifting.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup butter (no substitutes)

1 cup brown sugar

48 saltine crackers

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Sprinkles, chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.

3. Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer, salt side up.

4. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar together, stirring constantly until boiling.

5. Boil for exactly 3 minutes.

6. Pour mixture over saltines and spread evenly.

7. Bake for 5 minutes.

8. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let sit for a few minutes, then spread evenly.

9. Top with sprinkles or nuts.

10. Allow to cool completely and break into pieces.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Great for gifting during the holidays!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Candy, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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