Description
A festive delight perfect for sharing during the holiday season, Easy Homemade Christmas Crack combines salty pretzels with buttery caramel and rich chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&Ms (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the pretzels in a single layer.
- In a saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Pour the butter mixture over the pretzels, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then remove it from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Allow the chocolate to melt, then spread it over the pretzels until coated.
- If desired, sprinkle M&Ms on top for a festive touch.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely, then break it into pieces and serve.
Notes
Use high-quality butter and chocolate for best flavor. Don’t overbake to avoid burnt caramel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American