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.
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:
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.
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.
Perfect the Toffee: Achieve the ideal toffee consistency by ensuring it reaches a proper boil. Be patient during this step for the best results.
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.