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CHRISTMAS CRACK CANDY RECIPE - RECIPES.NET



Christmas Crack Candy Recipe - Recipes.net image

Enjoy the holidays more with this crack candy recipe. It's a sweet and salty treat that has lots of crunch and is filled with caramel and chocolate.

Provided by Mia Graham

Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 sleeve (about 35-40 crackers) saltine cracker
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a 10x15-inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease.
  • Place the saltine crackers on the cookie sheet to cover the entire pan in 1 layer of crackers. 
  • Melt together the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, bring to a boil for 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
  • Carefully pour the mixture over the crackers. Spread it overtop so that all of the crackers are covered.
  • Bake in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chocolate to a medium heatproof bowl. Microwave on medium power for 1-minute bursts, stirring between each. When the chocolate is almost melted, stir until smooth. 
  • Spoon the chocolate over the crackers, and spread it smooth to completely cover the pan. Decorate with sprinkles. 
  • Let the toffee harden until the chocolate is set. Either at room temperature or in the fridge.
  • Once completely hardened, remove from the pan peel the aluminum foil off. Break/"crack" it into pieces.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for 10 days. 

Nutrition Facts : CarbohydrateContent 9.36g, CholesterolContent 12.20mg, FatContent 7.20g, FiberContent 0.51g, ProteinContent 0.42g, SaturatedFatContent 4.45g, ServingSize 40.00 Piece, SodiumContent 3.30mg, SugarContent 0.00, UnsaturatedFatContent 2.06g

CINNAMON HARD CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Cinnamon Hard Candy Recipe: How to Make It image

My Amish aunt made dozens of these spicy red squares for holiday gatherings when I was a tot. I'd always look for them glowing among the other candies she'd carry in! Nowadays, I stir up her recipe for my family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon oil
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 310° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in oil and food coloring, keeping face away from the mixture as the odor with be very strong. , Immediately pour onto a greased baking sheet. Quickly spread into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Using a sharp knife, score into 1-in. squares. Re-cut rectangle along scored lines until candy is cut into squares. Let stand at room temperature until dry. Separate into squares, using a knife if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, FatContent 0 fat (0 saturated fat), CholesterolContent 0 cholesterol, SodiumContent 13mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein.

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