Description
Sweet caramel Christmas crack melts hearts with irresistible toffee layers and chocolate magic. Crisp graham crackers and rich chocolate create a festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings and delightful snacking moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Coating:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) white almond bark
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces (113 grams) German’s Sweet Chocolate
Crunchy Base:
- 3 cups Rice Chex
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 pound (454 grams) salted dry-roasted peanuts
Decorative Topping:
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange a layer of crunchy peanuts, pretzels, and Rice Chex evenly across the bottom of a 4-quart crockpot.
- Create a strategic layering of German’s Sweet Chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and white almond bark across the top of the dry ingredients.
- Set the crockpot to LOW temperature and allow the chocolate to melt undisturbed for 1.5 hours, maintaining a gentle heat without stirring.
- After the melting period, gently fold and mix the chocolate using a wooden spoon until achieving a completely smooth, uniform consistency.
- Using a spoon, carefully portion the molten chocolate mixture into wax paper-lined cupcake liners or onto a cookie sheet, creating uniform 2-tablespoon dollops.
- Allow the chocolate treats to rest at room temperature until fully solidified and cooled, approximately 30-45 minutes, ensuring they can be easily removed without breaking.
Notes
- Customize Crunch Mix in the crockpot by swapping pretzels with different nuts or cereals for unique textures and flavors.
- Prevent Chocolate Seizing by ensuring no water droplets touch the melting chocolate, which can cause clumping and uneven consistency.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation can be achieved by using gluten-free pretzels and checking chocolate chip labels for potential wheat contamination.
- Storage Secret involves keeping the Christmas Crack in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, maintaining its crispy texture and rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg