Grinch Crack Recipe
Grinch Crack is a festive, sweet and salty holiday treat featuring a crispy saltine cracker base topped with a rich buttery toffee layer and vibrant green candy melts, finished with colorful red and green sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 40 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 35–40 saltine crackers
Toffee Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Topping
- 2 cups light green candy melts (about 1 12-ounce bag)
- Red heart sprinkles, for garnish
- Green sprinkles of choice, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Crackers: Lay out 35-40 saltine crackers in even rows to completely fill the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Set aside while you prepare the toffee.
- Boil Toffee: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1 cup unsalted butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, continuing to boil for 2-3 minutes, or until it reaches 270-290 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer.
- Bake Toffee on Crackers: Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the saltine crackers in the baking sheet. Use a heat-safe spatula to spread it evenly to cover all crackers. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 5 minutes to set the toffee.
- Melt Candy Coating: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the 2 cups of light green candy melts evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let the pan sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the candy melts to soften and melt.
- Finish and Decorate: Using a spatula, spread the melted candy evenly over the toffee-coated crackers. While still melted, sprinkle red heart sprinkles and green sprinkles over the top for a festive look. Allow the candy to cool completely and harden before breaking into pieces and serving.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the toffee reaches the correct temperature for the perfect texture.
- For easy cleanup, line the baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray before adding crackers.
- Use good quality candy melts to achieve a smooth and vibrant coating.
- Store in an airtight container to keep crisp and fresh.
- Can be customized with different colored candy melts and sprinkles for other holidays or themes.
Keywords: Grinch Crack, holiday treat, saltine toffee, toffee recipe, candy melts, Christmas dessert, easy holiday snack
Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/grinch-crack-recipe/
