New Year’s Eve Crack
An addictive blend of butter, brown sugar, Ritz crackers, chocolate chips, and sea salt, perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup Butter The base for your rich caramel sauce.
- 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds depth and sweetness to the caramel.
- 2 cups Ritz Crackers The crunchy layer that holds everything together.
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips For the decadent chocolatey spread.
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt To balance the sweetness and enhance flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the Ritz crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Cooking
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a bubbling boil.
- Pour the caramel evenly over the crackers, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot mixture. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the chips melt.
- Carefully spread the melted chocolate over the caramel layer.
- Finish by sprinkling with sea salt.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking it into delightful pieces.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For freezing, ensure pieces are well wrapped to prevent freezer burn.