Description
Peppermint Bark Christmas Crack is a festive delight that brings together layers of rich chocolate, buttery saltine crackers, and a refreshing peppermint crunch. This easy-to-make treat combines semi-sweet and white chocolate, topped with crushed candy canes, creating an irresistible snack perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting. With its beautiful presentation and delicious flavor, it’s sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- 2 sleeves saltine crackers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet, touching but not overlapping.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar until bubbly (about 5 minutes). Pour over the crackers, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and bubbly. Remove from the oven and sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips on top; let sit for 2 minutes before spreading.
- Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave (30 seconds), adding peppermint extract. Drizzle over the chocolate layer and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg