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Christmas Crack

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 20 servings

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups red & green M&M’s
  • 1 cup chopped Pecans
  • Flaky Sea Salt

Instructions
 

Prepare the Base

  • Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the bottom and sides.
  • Spread 2 cups of mini pretzels evenly across the pan to create a base. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Make and Bake the Toffee

  • In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup of brown sugar and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cook for 3–4 minutes without stirring until it turns amber.
  • Pour the toffee evenly over the pretzels, spreading it with a spatula. Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven to set.
  • While the toffee is baking melt the chocolate chips in the microwave with the vegetable oil until smooth.

Finish and Set

  • Remove the toffee from the oven and pour the melted chocolate all on top, then spread evenly.
  • Top with 2 cups of red and green M&Ms and the chopped pecans. Finish by sprinkling on the flaky sea salt. Cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
  • Break into pieces and serve!
Keyword christmas crack, holiday desserts, homemade toffee, stocking stuffers