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Pretzel Christmas Crack Recipe

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  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 pieces 1x

Description

Pretzel Christmas Crack is a festive, crunchy, and sweet treat that combines salty pretzels with a rich butter and brown sugar toffee, topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate and crushed pretzels. Perfect for holiday celebrations or gifting, this easy-to-make dessert features a delightful balance of salty and sweet flavors with a crisp texture.

Ingredients

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Pretzels

  • 3 cups whole pretzels
  • 1 cup chopped pretzel pieces

Toffee Sauce

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Topping

  • 10 oz bag semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the pretzel base with the toffee.
  2. Arrange Pretzels: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then evenly spread the 3 cups of whole pretzels across the pan ensuring a uniform layer.
  3. Make Toffee: In a saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
  4. Boil Toffee: Continue boiling the butter and brown sugar mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a toffee consistency.
  5. Pour Toffee: Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the pretzels on the baking sheet. Use a rubber spatula to spread it uniformly.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the edges become bubbly and lightly browned.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and while still hot, sprinkle the entire bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips over the surface evenly.
  8. Melt Chocolate: Let the chocolate chips sit for 5 minutes to soften and melt. Then use a rubber spoon or spatula to spread the melted chocolate into an even layer covering the pretzels.
  9. Top with Crushed Pretzels: Sprinkle the 1 cup of chopped pretzel pieces evenly over the melted chocolate layer.
  10. Chill: Place the pan in the refrigerator or freezer for 1 to 2 hours until the chocolate and toffee are fully set and hardened.
  11. Break Into Pieces: Once hardened, remove from the fridge and use your hands to break the Christmas crack into bite-sized pieces.
  12. Store Properly: Store any leftovers in an airtight bag or container in the freezer to maintain freshness until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy removal and clean-up.
  • Be careful when handling hot toffee as it can cause burns.
  • For a festive touch, you can sprinkle holiday-themed sprinkles or sea salt on top before chilling.
  • Store in the freezer to keep the crack fresh and crunchy for several weeks.
  • Allow the pieces to come to room temperature briefly before eating for easier chewing.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Pretzel Christmas Crack, Christmas crack recipe, holiday treats, easy holiday dessert, toffee pretzel bark

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