Looking for a holiday stocking stuffer that’s super easy and totally irresistible? Say hello to this festive bark, or more affectionately known by some as Christmas Crack. This sweet treat starts with a layer of saltine crackers, smothered in a buttery brown sugar toffee that’s baked until it’s all caramelized and delicious. The that gets layered it with melted semi-sweet and white chocolate to make a rich, marbled topping. To top it off, sprinkle on some crushed peppermint candy for a fresh holiday flavor. (Make it your own by topping it with nuts or the candy of your choice!) Once it’s set, break it into chunks, and you’ve got ultimate sweet-and-salty snack to share (or keep all to yourself) this season. It’s simple, festive, and downright addictive—this treat will be the star of any holiday party!
Chocolate and Peppermint Christmas Bark
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1 cup white chocolate morsels
- Crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Evenly arrange saltine crackers on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Heat butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and fully combined.
- Boil mixture for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully pour brown sugar mixture evenly over saltine crackers.
- Place baking sheet in oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Distribute semi-sweet chocolate morsels over saltines and let stand for a few minutes until soft and spreadable.
- While the semi-sweet chocolate is softening, melt white chocolate.
- Using a spatula spread semi-sweet chocolate evenly over saltines. Then drizzle white chocolate over the saltines. Use the back of a spoons to create a swirling design.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy pieces over bark.
- Let bark rest until completely set up. You can place the baking sheet in the refrigerator or freezer to quicken the process.
- Slice or break the bark into pieces and enjoy!
