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This is Christmas Crack but even better! This homemade chocolate toffee bark is made with crunchy pretzels, soft buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and Heath bar chocolate toffee bits. This is a super easy Christmas crack recipe and perfect to share around the holidays.

Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack. This is Christmas Crack but even better! This homemade chocolate toffee bark is made with crunchy pretzels, soft buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and Heath bar chocolate toffee bits. This is a super easy Christmas crack recipe and perfect to share around the holidays.

Fair warning…this treat is addicting.

We are obsessed with this Pretzel Christmas Crack in our home and it gets devoured by my teenage kids and friends all of the time. I found a way to make Christmas crack even better…just add pretzels!

What is Christmas Crack?

Christmas crack, also known as toffee bark or Christmas toffee, is a sweet and addictive treat that combines the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and crunchy.

Christmas crack can be made with saltine crackers or mini pretzels and after making both versions many times…my favorite is Christmas Crack with pretzels.

Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack. This is Christmas Crack but even better! This homemade chocolate toffee bark is made with crunchy pretzels, soft buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and Heath bar chocolate toffee bits. This is a super easy Christmas crack recipe and perfect to share around the holidays.

Why you will love Pretzel Toffee Bark:

  • The combination of buttery toffee, rich chocolate, salty pretzels, and festive toppings makes this a treat you will crave over and over again!
  • It is so easy to make! You can make large batches which makes it ideal for sharing with friends and family during the holidays.
  • It is made with only 5 ingredients! It is such a simple Christmas bark that everyone loves.

Making Christmas Crack with Pretzels:

To add a unique twist to the classic Christmas crack recipe, try using pretzels instead of saltine crackers. The salty and crunchy pretzels pair perfectly with the sweet toffee and chocolate layers.

Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack. This is Christmas Crack but even better! This homemade chocolate toffee bark is made with crunchy pretzels, soft buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and Heath bar chocolate toffee bits. This is a super easy Christmas crack recipe and perfect to share around the holidays.

Tips for making Chocolate Toffee Pretzel Bark:

  1. Use High-Quality Ingredients: Choose good-quality chocolate, fresh butter, and high-grade pretzels for the best flavor. I suggest using Ghirardelli or Guittard if possible.
  2. Experiment with Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Crushed candy canes, Heath bar toffee bits, mini M & M’s, or even a drizzle of white chocolate.
  3. Perfect the Toffee: Achieve the ideal toffee consistency by ensuring it reaches a proper boil. Be patient during this step for the best results.
  4. Cooling is Key: Allow the Christmas crack to cool thoroughly before breaking it into pieces. This ensures a clean break and prevents a gooey mess. I suggest placing it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack. This is Christmas Crack but even better! This homemade chocolate toffee bark is made with crunchy pretzels, soft buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and Heath bar chocolate toffee bits. This is a super easy Christmas crack recipe and perfect to share around the holidays.

How to make Christmas Crack:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the mini pretzels (or saltine crackers) in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches a boil. Allow it to boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
  • Pour the toffee mixture over the pretzels, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Toffee Pretzel Christmas crack pouring toffee over pretzels
  • Bake in the oven for 5 minutes and make sure the toffee is bubbling and golden.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips over the toffee layer. Return to the oven and let melt for 1 minute. Then spread the melted chocolate evenly.
Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack pouring chocolate over toffee pretzels
  • Sprinkle your choice of festive toppings over the melted chocolate. I suggest Heath bar bits for extra toffee flavor.
  • Allow the Christmas crack to cool completely before breaking it into pieces. I suggest placing it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack with heath bar bits

Storage:

Once it has cooled and set-up, break it into pieces and store it at room temperature in an airtight container.

You can also freeze it in freezer-safe Ziploc bags.

Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack. This is Christmas Crack but even better! This homemade chocolate toffee bark is made with crunchy pretzels, soft buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and Heath bar chocolate toffee bits. This is a super easy Christmas crack recipe and perfect to share around the holidays.

Christmas crack, with its irresistible combination of sweet and salty goodness, has rightfully earned its place as a cherished holiday treat. Put it in festive tins and share with friends and family.

Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack. This is Christmas Crack but even better! This homemade chocolate toffee bark is made with crunchy pretzels, soft buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and Heath bar chocolate toffee bits. This is a super easy Christmas crack recipe and perfect to share around the holidays in goodie tin or box.

Christmas Treat Recipes:

Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack. This is Christmas Crack but even better! This homemade chocolate toffee bark is made with crunchy pretzels, soft buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and Heath bar chocolate toffee bits. This is a super easy Christmas crack recipe and perfect to share around the holidays.

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Toffee Pretzel Christmas Crack

By: Modern Honeyยฎ – www.modernhoney.com
This is Christmas Crack but even better! This homemade chocolate toffee bark is made with crunchy pretzels, soft buttery toffee, rich chocolate, and Heath bar chocolate toffee bits. This is a super easy Christmas crack recipe and perfect to share around the holidays in goodie tin or box.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
15 minutes
Servings: 20

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 8 ounces Mini Pretzels
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips (milk or semi-sweet)
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup Heath Bar Bits *

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the mini pretzels (or saltine crackers) in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches a boil. Allow it to boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
  • Pour the toffee mixture over the pretzels, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake in the oven for 5 minutes and make sure the toffee is bubbling and golden.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips over the toffee layer. Return to the oven and let melt for 1 minute. Then spread the melted chocolate evenly.
  • Sprinkle your choice of festive toppings over the melted chocolate. I suggest Heath bar bits for extra toffee flavor.
  • Allow the Christmas crack to cool and set-up completely before breaking it into pieces. I suggest placing it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container and room temperature.

Notes

Tips:
  1. Use High-Quality Ingredients: Choose good-quality chocolate, fresh butter, and high-grade pretzels for the best flavor. I suggest using Ghirardelli or Guittard if possible.
  2. Experiment with Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Crushed candy canes, Heath bar toffee bits, mini M & M’s, or even a drizzle of white chocolate.
  3. Perfect the Toffee: Achieve the ideal toffee consistency by ensuring it reaches a proper boil. Be patient during this step for the best results.
  4. Cooling is Key: Allow the Christmas crack to cool thoroughly before breaking it into pieces. This ensures a clean break and prevents a gooey mess. I suggest placing it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 250mg, Potassium: 43mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 324IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert/Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Calories: 289
Keyword: christmas crack, toffee pretzel chocolate bark, toffee pretzel christmas crack
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