Ah yes! Crockpot Christmas Crack is a fun, sweet, and salty treat that’s perfect for the holidays. It’s essentially a slow-cooker version of the classic “Christmas Crack” candy: toffee, chocolate, and festive toppings—but easier to make in a crockpot. Here’s a step-by-step recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve (about 40) graham crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 225 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups (340 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: crushed candy canes, sprinkles, chopped nuts, M&Ms
Instructions
1. Prep the crockpot
- Line the bottom and sides of your slow cooker with foil or parchment paper (leaving an overhang to lift candy out later).
- Arrange graham crackers in a single layer on the bottom. Break pieces to fill gaps.
2. Make the toffee
- In a small saucepan (or in a microwave-safe bowl), melt butter and brown sugar together until smooth and bubbling.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Carefully pour the hot toffee over the graham crackers, spreading evenly.
3. Slow-cook
- Place the crockpot on low heat for 1–2 hours. Check occasionally to ensure the sugar isn’t burning; the goal is to melt and soak the crackers.
4. Add chocolate
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer in the crockpot.
- Cover and let sit 5–10 minutes, or until chocolate is melted.
- Spread chocolate over the toffee layer with a spatula.
5. Add toppings
- Immediately sprinkle festive toppings like crushed candy canes, nuts, or sprinkles while chocolate is still soft.
6. Cool and cut
- Lift the candy out using the foil.
- Let it cool completely, then break or cut into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Tips for Crockpot Christmas Crack
- Slow and low: Keep the heat low so the sugar doesn’t burn.
- Even layer: Make sure graham crackers fit snugly to soak up the toffee evenly.
- Chocolate spread: If chocolate hardens before spreading, return to low heat for a minute.
- Festive: Use red/green sprinkles or crushed peppermint for a holiday touch.
If you want, I can also give a super-easy 30-minute stovetop version that doesn’t need a crockpot and still tastes amazing.
Do you want that version?
