Description
This Bourbon Pecan Christmas Crack is an easy and absolutely delicious dessert that combines a base of saltine crackers with bourbon-infused toffee and a chocolate and pecan topping.
The "crack" in its name has nothing to do with what you're probably thinking - it has everything to do with the "crack" sound you'll hear when you break it into pieces!
Ingredients
- ~40 Saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup bourbon, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Flaky salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F / 205˚C. Line an 18" x 13" sheet pan with silpat, parchment paper or aluminum.
- Place saltine crackers on the sheet pan in an even layer, leaving about 1 inch of space around the edges of the pan.
- Combine the butter, brown sugar, and half of the bourbon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and boil for 3-4 minutes, whisking occasionally.
- Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the other half of the bourbon and the vanilla extract (it will bubble up a bit when you add in the bourbon, so be careful!). Pour the caramel evenly over the bed of saltine crackers and use a nonstick spatula to smooth it out. Make sure it covers all of the saltines.
- Place sheet pan in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top in an even layer, then return to the oven for 2-3 minutes to fully melt the chocolate chips.
- Use a spatula to spread the chocolate into an even layer, then sprinkle chopped pecans and flaky salt.
- Let it cool completely so the chocolate and toffee can set (about 1-2 hours), then crack it up into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Once broken apart, store in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within a week, or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. It's important the container is airtight, because humidity can soften the toffee.
You can freeze in an airtight container and enjoy within 3-6 months.
Alcohol free: To make this without alcohol, just leave out the bourbon! You won't need to make any other changes to the recipe.
Base variations - Instead of saltines, you can also try pretzels, graham crackers or Ritz crackers. Our homemade ritz crackers would be delicious here!
Chocolate - You can also use butterscotch chocolate chips, white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate or a combination of chocolates swirled together.
Toppings - You can try crushed candy like peppermints or candy canes, dried fruit, or multicolored sprinkles.
Edible gift: Package up this bourbon pecan Christmas crack in a cute, festive tin and give it as a gift to hosts/hostesses, friends, coworkers, teachers, etc!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces (cracker sized)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22.6 g
- Sodium: 272.1 mg
- Fat: 16.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.3 g
- Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 2 g