With only 5 ingredients, this gluten free holiday cracker candy makes a sweet and salty treat you won’t be able to put down!
So, you’re not a baker. Or maybe you’ve spent too much time in the kitchen, but still need something cute, sweet, and EASY. Well, look no further! This recipe requires very little time, effort, or kitchen skills. It’s very popular near the holidays, but would be perfect any time of the year.
Crunchy. Salty. Sweet. And totally addictive!
Gluten Free Holiday Cracker Candy Steps
First, you cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Next, line the sheet with crackers. I used a gluten free flatbread cracker. Any savory, non-flavored cracker will do. Now, most traditional recipes call for 2 sticks of butter. What?!? I mean….delicious, but that is A LOT of butter. My recipe only uses 3-4 Tbsp. of butter. Melt in the microwave. Then, stir in the brown sugar and pour the mixture over the crackers. High broil in the oven for 3-4 minutes, until the sugary mixture begins to bubble. Next, bring on the chocolate!
Here again, most recipes call for 2 cups of chocolate chips. I found 1 cup to be plenty. Maybe my toffee (butter/brown sugar) layer and chocolate layer will not be as thick, but all of the amazing flavors are present and accounted for. You will not be missing anything! Then, in a microwave-safe dish, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring after 20-second increments. Pour over the crackers. Use a knife or spatula to smooth over the crackers. If desired, add some sprinkles, chopped candies, or nuts. Now comes the hardest part…
Let it sit to cool and harden. Walk away. Do not touch. Maybe find something to distract yourself. This can take up to an hour. Finally, break into pieces and enjoy! Store in an airtight container.
Ingredients in Gluten Free Holiday Cracker Candy
Gluten Free Crackers
Brown Sugar
Butter
Chocolate Chips
Toppings: Sprinkles, nuts, holiday candy
Why is it often called Christmas crack?
These toffee crackers are highly addictive, hence the name. They are salty, sweet, and super simple to prepare. Even if you prepare a batch to give away, I bet you can’t eat just one!
10 minutes + Cooling Time
Gluten Free Holiday Cracker Candy
Ingredients
- 20 - 40 gluten free crackers, depending on size
- 1/3 c. brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1 c. chocolate chips
- Toppings: sprinkles, nuts, candy
Instructions
- Cover a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Then, line the tray with a layer of the crackers. In a small bowl, microwave the brown sugar and butter for 20+ seconds, until melted. Next, stir and pour over the crackers. Place the sheet pan in the oven and high broil for 3-4 minutes, until the brown sugar/butter mixture is bubbling. Remove from the oven.
- Using the same bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring after 20-second increments. Pour over the crackers. Then, use a knife or spatula to smooth over the crackers. Sprinkle with toppings. Allow to cool before breaking apart. Store in an airtight container.