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Christmas Crack Cookies Recipe

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Christmas Crack Cookies combine a sweet and salty toffee-coated saltine cracker base with rich, browned butter cookie dough, garnished with flaky sea salt for an irresistible holiday treat. This recipe features a crunchy toffee layer topped with melted chocolate chips folded into soft, buttery cookies, perfect for festive gatherings or special dessert occasions.

Ingredients

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Christmas Crack

  • 9 saltine crackers
  • 6 tbsp salted butter
  • 6 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150g) chocolate chips

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (222g) salted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (246g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (342g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Garnish

  • Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Christmas Crack Base: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Arrange the 9 saltine crackers in a single layer in the pan and set aside.
  2. Make Toffee Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine 6 tbsp salted butter and 6 tbsp brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring, then allow it to boil for 2 1/2 minutes. Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the saltine crackers in the pan.
  3. Bake Toffee-Coated Crackers: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 6 minutes to allow the toffee to set and bubble.
  4. Add Chocolate Topping: Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle 3/4 cup chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let them sit for 5 minutes to melt, then spread the chocolate evenly over the toffee layer. Allow to cool completely, then place the pan in the freezer to firm up.
  5. Brown the Butter for Cookie Dough: While the toffee chills, brown 1 cup salted butter. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until it bubbles, turns a golden brown color, and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat.
  6. Mix Cookie Ingredients: Pour the browned butter into a stand mixer bowl or large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and mix thoroughly for 1 minute.
  7. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, mixing until smooth and fully combined.
  8. Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt into the mix. Stir until just combined and the dough is soft.
  9. Combine Toffee with Dough: Remove the toffee cracker base from the freezer and chop it into small pieces. Fold these toffee pieces gently into the cookie dough.
  10. Form and Garnish Cookies: Scoop 3-tbsp portions of dough onto a parchment or silicone-lined cookie sheet. Top each cookie with flaky sea salt.
  11. Rest Dough: Let the cookie dough rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking to help the cookies spread evenly.
  12. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes or until they have spread and the surface no longer appears glossy. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the pan.
  13. Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your festive Christmas Crack Cookies as a delightful holiday treat.

Notes

  • Make sure to allow the toffee layer to cool completely before chopping to avoid sticky mess and to ensure clean pieces.
  • Brown the butter carefully to a golden brown without burning, as burnt butter will give a bitter taste.
  • Resting the cookie dough before baking helps achieve better texture and spread.
  • Use flaky sea salt sparingly as a garnish to enhance the sweet and salty flavor combination.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Keywords: Christmas crack cookies, toffee cookies, brown butter cookies, holiday cookies, salty sweet cookies, saltine cracker cookies

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