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Ritz Christmas Crack Cookies

Ritz Christmas Crack Cookies layer buttery crackers with boiled brown sugar toffee, melted semisweet chocolate, and holiday sprinkles. Bake the crackers under bubbling toffee, then chill the chocolate-topped bars until firm and break them into pieces.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling and chilling 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 49 minutes
Servings: 35 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 35 Ritz crackers
  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed, light
  • 2 cups chocolate chips semisweet
  • 2 tbsp sprinkles holiday

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking pan

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting it overhang two sides, and lightly grease the parchment.
  3. Arrange the Ritz crackers in a single layer in the pan.
  4. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring until combined.
  5. Bring the mixture to a full boil and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour the hot mixture evenly over the crackers and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the toffee is bubbling across the surface.
  7. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes, until softened.
  8. Spread the chocolate evenly.
  9. Add the holiday sprinkles.
  10. Cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until firm.
  11. Lift the crack from the pan using the parchment and break it into pieces.

Notes

For the best texture, let the toffee boil for the full 3 minutes and spread the chocolate once softened. Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; freeze for up to 2 months. For a gluten-free variation, use gluten-free buttery crackers.