Christmas Crack with Pretzels
Christmas crack with pretzels is an addictive holiday treat featuring a layer of salty pretzels topped with buttery toffee, and melted chocolate. The result is a sweet-and-salty, crunchy snack that’s perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself)!
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Equipment
- 1 sheet tray ½ sheet tray
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- 2½ cups pretzel twists partially crushed
- 16 oz dark chocolate I use Ghirardelli 60% cacao
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt optional, Maldon's is my favorite
Instructions
- Line a ½ sheet pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray
- Cook butter, brown sugar, water, vanilla, and salt in a large skillet over medium heat whisking frequently. Butter will melt and mixture will begin to bubble
- Continue stirring frequently. Add a candy thermometer to the pan and allow it to come to 290°F. Do not let thermometer touch the bottom of the pan as you will get an inaccurate reading
- As soon as toffee reaches between 290°F-300°F, remove the pan immediately, stir in pretzels then pour onto prepared sheet. Spread toffee into an even layer
- Add dark chocolate chips to the top. Allow to melt for 5 minutes then spread into an even layer over the toffee using an offset spatula
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired then chill for at least 2 hours. Break toffee apart and serve
Notes
I use my hands and partially crush about 60% of the pretzels
Invest in a candy thermometer or a thermometer that goes to at least 350°F
Watch toffee closely, whisking frequently. It's important to remove it from the heat right at 290°F-300°F
Fully chill before breaking into pieces and eating
1 tablespoon of crushed candy cane is a fun addition to Christmas Crack - Add it after spreading melted chocolate, right before putting it in the fridge
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 3mg
