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Christmas Crack Cookies Recipe

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These Christmas Crack Cookies combine a delightful toffee made from salted butter and brown sugar over saltine crackers with rich, chewy cookie dough featuring browned butter and chunks of the toffee. This festive treat offers a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and chocolatey flavors, ideal for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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For the Christmas Crack Toffee

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

For the 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 cup (342g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Christmas Crack Base: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, then arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer, covering the entire bottom.
  2. Make the Toffee: In a small saucepan, combine 6 tablespoons salted butter and 6 tablespoons brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Once boiling, allow it to boil for 2.5 minutes, then immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the arranged saltine crackers in the pan.
  3. Bake the Toffee-Covered Crackers: Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 6 minutes, allowing the toffee to bubble and set.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle 3/4 cup chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let sit for 5 minutes to melt, then spread the chocolate into an even layer. Let cool completely before transferring the pan to the freezer to chill.
  5. Brownbutter Preparation: While the toffee chills, melt 1 cup (222g) salted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the butter bubbles, turns golden brown, and releases a nutty aroma. Immediately remove from heat.
  6. Make the Cookie Dough: Pour the browned butter into a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Add 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar, mixing thoroughly for one minute until combined.
  7. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and no longer grainy.
  8. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix until fully incorporated. The dough should be very soft.
  9. Incorporate Toffee Pieces: Remove the Christmas Crack from the freezer and chop it into small pieces. Fold these toffee chunks gently into the cookie dough.
  10. Shape Cookies: Using a 3 tablespoon scoop, portion the dough onto a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle each dough mound with flaky sea salt.
  11. Rest the Dough: Let the cookie dough rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking. This helps the dough spread evenly.
  12. Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies have spread fully and no longer appear glossy on top.
  13. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking pan before serving. Enjoy these crunchy, chewy, salty-sweet holiday treats!

Notes

  • Ensure the toffee mixture boils for the full 2.5 minutes without stirring to achieve the right consistency.
  • Use parchment or silicone liners to prevent sticking and make cookie removal easier.
  • Allow the chocolate chips to melt fully before spreading for a smooth top layer.
  • Browning the butter adds a rich, nutty flavor essential to the cookie dough’s depth.
  • Resting the dough before baking helps the cookies achieve the perfect texture and spread.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing the assembled toffee before folding into dough ensures it doesn’t melt prematurely.

Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday cookies, toffee cookies, brown butter cookies, salted caramel cookies, festive desserts

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