Christmas Cracker Candy

Christmas Cracker Candy

This is the perfect Christmas candy-making concept to teach your young kids how to make this year. Quick, easy, and satisfying candy that will allow your kids to begin liking the cooking process in the kitchen. Try it and get them hooked at making holiday favorites for the future

Ingredients

Cooking spray

1 sleeve salted saltine crackers (about 45)

1 c. unsalted butter

1 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 c. chocolate-hazelnut spread, such as Nutella

1 c. Christmas sprinkles, red and green M&M's, and chopped Christmas candy

1/2 c. toasted slivered almonds

Directions

Line a rimmed half-sheet pan completely with foil and spray with the cooking spray.

Arrange the crackers in a single layer over the entire sheet pan, breaking the crackers in half as necessary to fit.

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and bring to a boil until it forms an amber caramel and the temperature reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Immediately pour the mixture over the crackers, spreading it into an even layer.

Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips in the microwave at 50% power until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds. Stir in the chocolate hazelnut spread. Microwave for 15 seconds more to make a smooth mixture. Pour the chocolate mixture over the toffee crackers, spreading into an even layer.

Top with the sprinkles, candy, and toasted almonds. Refrigerate the crackers until set, about 2 hours.

Carefully remove the foil and break the cracker candy into pieces.

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