saltine cracker bars

I have seen these bars all over social media and once they went viral I knew I had to try them for myself. This recipe is super easy. You don’t have to be comfortable in the kitchen to make them. Literally, anyone can make these Saltine Crack Bars.

Saltine Crack Recipe

The holidays are always on my mind, and these bars are the ultimate salty-sweet combo and perfect for any gathering because they can pull double duty as dessert and a hostess gift. All you have to do is pop them in a nice bag or box and voila, you’ll never show up empty-handed again. Pro tip: pick a colored sprinkle that matches the time of year/holiday you’re celebrating.

What You’ll Need to Make “Christmas Crack”

  • 1 box Saltine Crackers
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • Rainbow sprinkles

How to Make “Christmas Crack”

  1. Line a cookie sheet with Saltines.
  2. Melt the stick of butter in a pan and add brown sugar until it boils. Let it boil for 3 more minutes until it has formed toffee.
  3. Pour toffee over crackers and bake at 400 for six minutes.
  4. Pour chocolate chips over the mixture and put it back in the oven for two minutes.
  5. Spread the chocolate and add sprinkles!
  6. Let cool, break into pieces & serve!

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