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Instructions
Step 1
How do I melt the chocolate chips?
Step 2
Microwave the chocolate chips in a bowl for 30 seconds then stir and heat for additional 10 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Step 3
How should I store any leftovers?
Step 4
Store fully cooled crack between sheets of waxed paper or parchment paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Step 5
Prep time 5 minutes
Step 6
Cook time 2 hours
Step 7
Total time 2 hours 5 minutes
Step 8
Plug in your slow cooker and set it to low heat. Add the butter and brown sugar. As the mixture warms, the butter will melt into the brown sugar. Use a spoon to stir them together well so the butter fully incorporates rather than sitting on top. You want a smooth, unified blend.
Step 9
Next, completely cover the butter/sugar base with a single, even layer of saltine crackers. Gently press them down into the mixture. They may seem like a lot, but they will melt down substantially. Put the lid on top.
Step 10
Cook covered for 45 minutes, then gently stir the crackers around to allow any that were on top to now soak up that sweet brown sugar butter sauce. Re-cover and cook 30-45 minutes more until the crackers have completely melted down into the buttery caramel base with no loose cracker pieces remaining.
Step 11
Once your crack base has fully formed, scatter chocolate chips across the top while still warm so they slowly start to melt and can spread easily to coat the entire surface when stirred. After about 5 minutes of letting those chips melt, use a spoon to swirl and spread the chocolate into an evenly distributed layer.
Step 12
Immediately sprinkle the top generously with crushed peppermint candies and crushed pretzels so they adhere before the chocolate hardens fully. Cool completely before breaking your Christmas Crack into festive pieces. Share or savor this holiday treat yourself!
Step 13
Check and stir the crack every so often as it cooks
Step 14
Add any custom toppings while the chocolate is still warm enough to stick
Step 15
Let cool fully before removing from the crockpot or breaking by hand
Step 16
Store in layers between parchment or waxed paper to prevent sticking
Step 17
Play around with other seasonal mix-in ideas like sprinkles or toffee!
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