Cracker Candy

Cracker Candy
45 min.
6
766kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a delightful treat that is sure to become a favorite at your gatherings? Let me introduce you to the decadent world of Cracker Candy! This irresistible confection combines the salty crunch of buttery crackers with a rich, sweet caramel layer, topped with luscious chocolate and toasted pecans for an unforgettable experience. Perfect as a side dish or a snack, this dessert offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

What sets this recipe apart is its simplicity—ready in just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delightful candy with minimal fuss, making it an excellent choice for busy evenings or last-minute gatherings. Every bite delivers a delightful contrast of sweet and salty, with the round buttery crackers serving as a perfect base for the molten chocolate and crunchy pecans. Not only is this Cracker Candy a feast for the taste buds, but its beautiful layers also make it visually appealing, elevating your dessert table.

This recipe is versatile too! Feel free to experiment by substituting your preferred nuts or adding a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance the flavors. Whether you're hosting a party or simply treating yourself, Cracker Candy is bound to impress. Just be sure to keep it stored in the refrigerator—if it lasts that long, that is! Get ready to make this delightful dessert the highlight of your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup firmly brown sugar light packed
  • 0.8 cup butter 
  •  sleeves round buttery crackers (76 crackers)
  • cups milk chocolate morsels 
  • 0.8 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.5 cup chocolate white chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Place crackers on a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined jellyroll pan.
  2. Bring butter and brown sugar to a boil in a saucepan, stirring constantly; cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Pour mixture over crackers.
  4. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes. Turn oven off.
  5. Sprinkle crackers with chocolate morsels.
  6. Let stand in oven 3 minutes or until chocolate melts.
  7. Spread melted chocolate evenly over crackers. Top with pecans and white chocolate. Cool completely, and break candy into pieces. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories766kcal
Protein1.13%
Fat61.13%
Carbs37.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.67
Glycemic Load
4.61
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.8152173964874%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.46mg
Delphinidin
0.99mg
Catechin
0.99mg
Epigallocatechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:766.31kcal
38.32%
Fat:53.73g
82.66%
Saturated Fat:28.33g
177.07%
Carbohydrates:74.61g
24.87%
Net Carbohydrates:73.26g
26.64%
Sugar:68.09g
75.65%
Cholesterol:63.32mg
21.11%
Sodium:208.87mg
9.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.24g
4.48%
Manganese:0.64mg
31.85%
Vitamin A:720.02IU
14.4%
Calcium:105.46mg
10.55%
Copper:0.18mg
9.21%
Potassium:303.32mg
8.67%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.85%
Phosphorus:67.74mg
6.77%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.6%
Fiber:1.35g
5.41%
Magnesium:21.04mg
5.26%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.92%
Vitamin K:3.96µg
3.78%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.59%
Iron:0.62mg
3.43%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.56%
Selenium:1.67µg
2.39%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.37%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.83%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.66%
Folate:5.61µg
1.4%
Source:My Recipes