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Gluten Free Christmas Crack Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the toffee mixture.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the layer of crackers, ensuring each cracker is covered.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle crushed candy canes or other festive toppings over the melted chocolate for added flavor and decoration.
  8. 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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