if you want A quick and crunchy snack This is Grinch Christmas crack with a little holiday fun. sweet and salty and Totally addictive. My classic Christmas Crack is always popular, but this version gives it all. grinch fun!
Why would the Grinch steal this treat?
- I need crunches! The temperature and timing of the toffee is just right so the base stays crispy for days!
- It’s magical for children and nostalgic for adults. The shapes and flavors give kids the fun green color they love, while adults get nostalgic about Christmas movies.
- The flavors are balanced. Sea salt, buttery toffee, and the sweetness of chocolate create the perfect salty-sweet flavor.
Grinch Christmas Crack Ingredients
- Candy Melts or Chocolate: For the best Grinch colors, use a light green melt or melt white candy melt/almond bark and tint. petroleum based Candy/chocolate food coloring (green + a little yellow). If you skip the melting part entirely, white chocolate chips will work. Just top it with lots of green sprinkles and red hearts.
- Sea salt: A light sprinkle of salt on top adds depth and balances out the sweetness.
- sow: Red heart sprinkles are a must for the Grinch look. Green or white roots are optional.
- Replacing the cracker base: Saltines are a classic, but graham crackers or Biscoff cookies would be fun variations to try.
How to Make Grinch Christmas Crack
If you’re looking for a Christmas gift that will make you happy this Christmas season, this Grinch Christmas Crack is it! It definitely satisfies your sweet tooth. This great recipe will be a hit with the whole family!
- prep: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 10-by-15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange saltine crackers in even rows in prepared pan until bottom of pan fills, then set aside.
- To make the toffee: Melt the butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the toffee mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes or use a candy thermometer to ensure it reaches 270 to 290°F.
- Spread toffee: Pour the toffee mixture over the salt crackers and spread evenly using a heat-safe spatula. Then place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Candy melts and sprinkles: Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the melted light green candy evenly over the top. Let sit for 2-3 minutes until dissolved. Gently, slowly spread the melted green candy evenly over the toffee. Then sprinkle with red heart sprinkles and green sprinkles of your choice. Allow the Grinch Christmas crackers to cool completely to harden, then divide into slices and serve.
Alyssa’s Expert Tips
- Apply gently: Take the melted candy slowly. If you push too hard, the cracker will slip and mess everything up.
- Cooking toffee Until completely dissolved: Be sure to reach it 270 to 290°F, so it reaches the hard crack stage. Otherwise you will get chewy toffee.
grinch crack
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equipment
- 1 15 x 10 baking pan
ingredient
- 35-40 saltwater crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packaged brown sugar
- 2 cup Light green candy melts Approximately one 12-ounce bag
- red heart sprinkles
- green sprinkles of your choice
guideline
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10-by-15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- prepare 35-40 saltine crackers Place in even rows into prepared pans until bottom of pan is filled and set aside.
- fuze 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup packaged brown sugar Boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the toffee mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes or until temperature reaches 270 to 290 degrees F.
- Pour the toffee mixture over the salt crackers and spread evenly using a heat-safe spatula. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and spray. Melt 2 cups of light green candy. Evenly on top. Let the pan sit for 2-3 minutes until the candy has melted.
- Spread the melted candy evenly over the toffee. red heart sprinkles and green sprinkles of your choice. Allow the cracks to cool completely and harden before breaking into pieces and serving.
memo
- Room Temperature: You can store it in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 7 days.
- refrigerator: You can store it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Store in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Layer parchment paper between the pieces to prevent them from sticking.
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