Description
Sweet Christmas crack simmers with irresistible caramel and chocolate layers, creating a festive treat that melts hearts. Holiday gatherings become magical when you savor each addictive, crunchy bite of this easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
Topping Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line the crockpot interior with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides for effortless removal.
- Create a uniform layer of graham crackers across the bottom of the lined crockpot, breaking pieces to fill any gaps.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar together, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, caramel-like consistency.
- Pour the molten caramel evenly over the graham cracker base, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and prevent uneven coating.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low heat, allowing the mixture to simmer and caramelize for approximately 2 hours without lifting the lid.
- After 2 hours, carefully sprinkle chocolate chips across the caramelized surface, creating a complete chocolate layer.
- Replace the lid and let the chocolate melt for 5-10 minutes until glossy and completely smooth.
- Gently spread the melted chocolate using a spatula to ensure total coverage of the caramel layer.
- Immediately scatter chopped pecans over the warm chocolate, pressing them lightly to ensure adherence.
- Sprinkle salt and drizzle vanilla extract across the surface for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Refrigerate the crockpot insert for 1-2 hours until the candy becomes firm and breaks easily.
- Remove the parchment paper, break into irregular pieces, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Parchment Paper Perfection: Use high-quality, non-stick parchment paper to guarantee a seamless release and prevent any sticky situations during removal.
- Cracker Coverage Technique: Arrange graham crackers strategically, cutting pieces precisely to create a compact, even base that eliminates potential gaps or uneven surfaces.
- Caramel Consistency Control: Monitor the butter and sugar mixture closely, stirring constantly to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, golden caramel that coats evenly.
- Chocolate Melting Magic: Allow chocolate chips to melt naturally with residual heat, avoiding direct stirring to maintain a glossy, professional finish.
- Nut Adherence Trick: Press chopped pecans gently into warm chocolate to ensure maximum flavor integration and prevent them from falling off when breaking the candy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg