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Christmas Crack Toffee Cookies Recipe

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Christmas Crack Toffee Cookies are a festive treat combining buttery toffee bits, salty crushed Saltine crackers, and rich chocolate chips to create a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. These cookies are crunchy, chewy, and topped with holiday sprinkles for a festive touch, making them ideal for holiday gatherings and gift-giving.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (270g)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered milk (12g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Butter & Sugars

  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (196g), sliced into tablespoons and divided
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar (150g), packed
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature

Mix-ins & Toppings

  • 10 Saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1 cup bits o brickle toffee bits, plus more for topping
  • ½ cup pecan pieces (optional topping)
  • 12 ounces chocolate chips
  • Holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, powdered milk, salt, and baking soda until fully combined. Set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 10 tablespoons of the sliced unsalted butter with granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and light corn syrup using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk one at a time until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined to form a cookie dough.
  5. Add Mix-ins: Fold in the crushed Saltine crackers and 1 cup of toffee bits gently by hand, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle and helping flavors to meld.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Shape and Bake Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Place remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in small chunks over each cookie, then sprinkle additional toffee bits on top. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
  9. Add Chocolate and Sprinkles: Immediately after removing cookies from the oven, sprinkle chocolate chips on top of each warm cookie. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate chips to soften, then gently spread chocolate over the cookie surface. While chocolate is still warm and melted, add holiday sprinkles and optional pecan pieces.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. This ensures the chocolate sets properly. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • You can omit pecan pieces for a nut-free version.
  • Make sure eggs are at room temperature for proper incorporation into the dough.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor.
  • Use unsalted butter to better control the salt level in the cookies.
  • For extra crunch, add an additional handful of crushed Saltine crackers on top before baking.

Keywords: Christmas Cookies, Toffee Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Saltine Toffee Cookies, Festive Baking, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Crack Toffee Cookies

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