Gluten Free Christmas Crack Recipe
This Gluten Free Christmas Crack is a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat featuring a crispy gluten free cracker base topped with a buttery brown sugar toffee, melted semi-sweet chocolate, and optional crushed candy canes for a peppermint twist.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Base
- About 20 Gluten Free table crackers (e.g., Schar brand)
Toffee Topping
- 1/2 cup melted butter (plant-based recommended)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Chocolate and Garnish
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: crushed candy canes for garnish
- Prepare the Base: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange a single layer of gluten free crackers evenly across the lined sheet to serve as the crust.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the toffee mixture.
- Make Toffee Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the melted butter and packed brown sugar. Heat over medium until the mixture begins to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes while stirring to develop the toffee.
- Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the layer of crackers, ensuring each cracker is covered.
- Bake the Cracker Toffee: Place the baking sheet with crackers and toffee into the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes to set the toffee.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes, then spread it into an even layer while melted.
- Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle crushed candy canes or other festive toppings over the melted chocolate for added flavor and decoration.
- Cool and Serve: Let the Christmas Crack cool completely until the chocolate and toffee set, then break into pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- Using gluten free crackers like Schar ensures the recipe is safe for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Substitute plant-based butter to make this treat vegan.
- Allow the chocolate to melt fully before spreading for a smooth finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Customize toppings with nuts, sprinkles, or sea salt for different flavor profiles.
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