Description
Easter Crack Candy is a delightful sweet-and-salty treat combining crunchy crackers, rich caramel, and a smooth chocolate topping. Easy and quick to make with simple ingredients, it offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or a family-friendly activity.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 40 Saltine Crackers (1 standard sleeve, about 13x10 inches layer)
Caramel Topping
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted Butter
- 1 cup packed Brown Sugar
Chocolate Topping
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Optional Toppings
- Chopped nuts (pecans or almonds), sprinkles, flaky sea salt, or peanut butter drizzle
Instructions
- Line Your Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and arrange saltine crackers in a single layer covering the entire surface without gaps.
- Prepare the Caramel Topping: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Simmer for about 3 minutes while stirring constantly until it thickens and caramelizes.
- Spread Caramel Over Crackers: Immediately pour the caramel evenly over the arranged crackers. Use a spatula to spread the caramel ensuring every cracker is covered and edges are reached.
- Bake to Set Caramel: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes. This helps the caramel bubble and adhere firmly to the crackers.
- Add the Chocolate Layer: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot caramel. Let them sit for 2-3 minutes to melt, then spread into an even layer using a spatula.
- Cool and Add Final Touches: Sprinkle optional toppings such as nuts, sprinkles, or flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate. Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Use fresh saltine crackers to keep the base crispy and prevent sogginess.
- Keep stirring caramel constantly to avoid burning and ensure a smooth texture.
- Arrange crackers tightly without gaps for consistent pieces.
- Spread chocolate while caramel is hot but not boiling to melt chocolate smoothly without mixing.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness and freshness.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute saltine crackers with gluten-free crackers.
- This candy can be frozen up to 3 months wrapped in parchment and stored in freezer bags.
- Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 3–5 minutes if candy softens, to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx.)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Easter candy, caramel candy, sweet and salty snack, holiday treats, easy homemade candy, chocolate caramel cracker bark