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Grinch Crack

A fun, green twist on classic Christmas crack. Crisp toffee, salty crackers, and smooth candy melts topped with red hearts for the perfect Grinch vibe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas candy, christmas crack, christmas treats, Grinch Christmas Crack, Grinch Crack, Grinch Crack Recipe, grinch toffee, Grinch Treats, holiday dessert
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 1 15 x 10 baking pan

Ingredients

  • 35-40 saltine crackers
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups light green candy melts about 1 12-ounce bag
  • red heart sprinkles
  • green sprinkles of choice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Arrange 35-40 saltine crackers in even rows on the prepared pan until the bottom of the pan is filled, and set aside.
  • Melt 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup packed brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved and the toffee mixture is boiling. Boil for 2-3 minutes, or until the temperature reaches 270-290 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Pour the toffee mixture over the saltine crackers and use a heat-safe spatula to spread it evenly. Bake for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle 2 cups light green candy melts evenly over the top. Let the pan sit for 2-3 minutes, until the candy melts have melted.
  • Spread the candy melts evenly over the toffee and sprinkle with red heart sprinkles and green sprinkles of choice. Allow the crack to cool completely and harden before breaking into pieces and serving.

Notes

Storage Instructions
  • Room temperature: Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 7 days.
  • Refrigerator: Keeps for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
  • Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer bag or airtight container. Layer parchment between pieces so they don’t stick.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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