Best 6 4 Ingredient Cracker Candy Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Cracker candy, also known as Christmas crack or toffee, is an easy-to-make treat that is perfect for the holiday season or any special occasion. With just four main ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and festive snack that everyone will love.

This recipe features four variations of cracker candy:

1. **Classic Cracker Candy:** This traditional recipe uses saltine crackers, butter, brown sugar, and chocolate chips. The result is a sweet, salty, and crunchy treat that is sure to satisfy your cravings.


2. **Peanut Butter Cracker Candy:** This variation adds peanut butter to the classic recipe, creating a rich and nutty flavor.


3. **Chocolate Chip Cookie Cracker Candy:** This recipe uses chocolate chip cookie dough instead of saltine crackers. The result is a soft, chewy, and chocolatey treat that is perfect for chocolate lovers.


4. **Peppermint Cracker Candy:** This festive variation uses crushed peppermint candies to add a minty flavor to the classic recipe. It's perfect for Christmas or any holiday party.

Whether you prefer the classic recipe or one of the variations, cracker candy is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make some delicious and festive treats!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRACKER CANDY RECIPE BY TASTY



Cracker Candy Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: saltines, butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips, chopped pecan

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube saltines, 40 crackers +
1 cup butter, 2 sticks, either salted or unsalted; do not use margarine
1 ⅛ cups brown sugar, firmly packed, we prefer light
1 bag chocolate chips, we like semi-sweet
½ cup chopped pecan, toasted, or toasted chopped almond

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) degrees.
  • Line cookie sheet with foil & spray with non-stick cooking spray. Line crackers end to end on sheet, breaking crackers to fit the end if necessary.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter on low heat. Once melted, add brown sugar and turn heat to medium. Continue stirring until boiling - then boil for 3 minutes (set timer).
  • Pour over crackers, spread evenly working quickly.
  • Put sheet into oven - bake for 5 minutes.
  • Remove - pour chocolate chips over top - place a sheet of foil over and let melt for 3 minutes.
  • Spread melted chocolate over the top evenly. Add nuts to top - replace foil and refrigerate until set. (Can be frozen.)
  • Break up into pieces.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2589 Fat: 229 grams Carbs: 142 grams Fiber: 0 grams Sugars: 137 grams Protein: 2 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 23 grams

4-INGREDIENT CRACKER CANDY RECIPE BY TASTY



4-Ingredient Cracker Candy Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: saltine cracker, brown sugar, unsalted butter, peanut butter chips

Provided by Kimberly Amaye

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 saltine cracker
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 package peanut butter chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and place crackers on the sheet.
  • Melt butter on low heat. Once melted add brown sugar and stir occasionally until mixture starts to boil.
  • Let boil for 3 minutes, then stir to make a smooth caramel. Pour caramel over crackers and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Spread melted Reese's peanut butter chips and place the tray in the freezer for 50-60 minutes or until firm.
  • Break into pieces and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 12 grams

SALTINE CRACKER CANDY WITH TOASTED PECANS



Saltine Cracker Candy with Toasted Pecans image

My kids and grandchildren love this saltine cracker candy recipe. The neighbor kids rush right over when they find out I have them. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

35 saltines
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil. Arrange saltines in a single layer on foil., In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over crackers., Bake 8-10 minutes or until bubbly. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over top. Sprinkle with pecans. Cool slightly., Refrigerate, uncovered, 1 hour or until set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHRISTMAS CRACK RECIPE



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This Christmas cracker candy (also known as Christmas Crack) is highly addictive and CRACKS when you bite into it! Follow this foolproof recipe for the perfect candy every time in less than 20 minutes!

Provided by Elizabeth Marek

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-2 sleeves saltine crackers ((about 45) make sure they are salted)
12 ounces dark brown sugar (packed) ((1.5 cup packed))
12 ounces unsalted butter ((1.5 cup))
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces chopped chocolate or chocolate chips ((2 cups))
1/2 cup decorative sprinkles or alternative topping

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and line your pan with a silicone mat or parchment paper coated with pan spray or cake goop. I used cake goop around the edges of my pan and silicone mat.
  • Line the bottom of your pan with crackers in an even layer and set it aside.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 pieces, Calories 47 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 18 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

EASY CRACKER CANDY



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Make and share this Easy Cracker Candy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sherie

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 24 candies

Number Of Ingredients 5

40 saltines (it's about one sleeve from the package)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed in the cup) or 1 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed in the cup)
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place the crackers side by side in a foil-lined jelly-roll pan (I spray the foil with non-stick spray).
  • Combine the butter and brown sugar in saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture over the crackers.
  • Bake 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the baked crackers.
  • Let stand 5 minutes then spread the melted chocolate over the top.
  • Sprinkle with nuts if desired.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until set.
  • Invert onto a flat surface; remove the foil and break into pieces.
  • Store, covered in an airtight container in refrigerator.
  • Note: You can skip the chocolate chips- it's still delicious.

CRACKER CANDY 2 RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Cracker Candy 2 Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-20898

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sleeve - Keebler Club crackers
2 sticks butter
crushed walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
mini chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Put foil over cookie tray and spray with Pam. Line with crackers. Boil butter and sugar for 3 minutes, stirring. Add vanilla. Pour over crackers and sprinkle with walnuts or favorite nut. Bake 10 minutes. Can top with mini chocolate chips. Peel off foil and break a part when cools.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will help ensure that your cracker candy is as delicious as possible.
  • Don't overcook the sugar mixture. It should be cooked until it reaches a light amber color.
  • Be careful when pouring the hot sugar mixture onto the crackers. It is very hot and can cause burns.
  • Let the cracker candy cool completely before breaking it into pieces. This will help prevent it from crumbling.
  • Store the cracker candy in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Cracker candy is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just four ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy snack that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give cracker candy a try. You won't be disappointed!

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