Description
A festive twist on the classic Christmas crack, made with honey graham crackers for extra sweetness and that nostalgic s’mores flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 full sheets honey graham crackers (enough to cover your baking sheet in a single layer)
- 1 cup butter (salted or unsalted)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet, white chocolate, or a combination
- 1 cup toppings: chopped pecans, crushed candy canes, Christmas sprinkles, or mini M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet about 13×18 inches with aluminum foil, making sure it goes up the sides. Spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, breaking pieces as needed to fit and fill any gaps. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, salt, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the butter is fully melted and the mixture begins to bubble. Once bubbling, set a timer and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture should thicken slightly and turn a deep caramel color. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Immediately pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the graham crackers. Use a wooden spoon or offset spatula to spread it gently, making sure all the crackers are covered.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes until the caramel is bubbling vigorously across the entire surface. Watch carefully, graham crackers can burn more easily than saltines.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot surface. Let sit for 3-4 minutes to melt, then use a spatula or knife to spread the chocolate into a smooth, even layer.
- While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle with your chosen toppings. For a festive look, try crushed candy canes or red and green sprinkles!
- Let the bark set at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or speed up the process by refrigerating for 30-45 minutes or freezing for 15-20 minutes.
- Once set, break into irregular pieces or slice into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg