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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Christmas ยป Gluten-Free Christmas Crack

    Gluten-Free Christmas Crack

    Modified: Jan 18, 2024 ยท Published: Nov 28, 2017 by Chandice ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 89 Comments

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    This gluten-free Christmas crack is an addicting holiday candy that is SO easy to make! Like, just a few ingredients and a few minutes easy. Everyone will be coming back for more with this Christmas treat.

    Gluten-free Christmas crack is my new go-to holiday treat because everyone adores it and it takes me minimal amount of time to make.This gluten-free Christmas crack is so easy to make and is a delicious holiday treat that everyone will love.

    I love this gluten-free Christmas crack because itโ€™s so easy to make and everyone enjoys it at a party.

    Itโ€™s easy to eat on the go while youโ€™re visiting too which is nice. The best part is that it takes under five ingredients to make.ย 

    If you are looking for a fun twist on this classic recipe, I also love to make our white chocolate Christmas crack often!

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    I was so excited to make this gluten-free Christmas crack recipe because Iโ€™ve always wanted to be a candy maker during Christmas time.
    However, the thought of using a thermometer and being so precise just doesnโ€™t appeal to me. So this candy recipe is easy and definitely doesnโ€™t require you get anything to a certain temperature.
    The freezer does all the work while you leave it in for at least 30 minutes or overnight. You just have to break and place it in a cute dish for the perfect Christmas candy!
    Feel free to get creative and add little Christmas candies to it before freezing for a little extra holiday pizzazz.
    I also like to add allspice or a little peppermint extract to the chocolate for a burst of flavor.ย And our crockpot candy, gluten free peanut brittleย and divinity candy are allย amazing! This elf pancake spaghetti is another fun recipe perfect for a movie watching night in.
    Glutino gluten-free table crackers give this recipe all it’s glorious crunch. They are great on their own or with soup but they really come to life in this gluten-free Christmas crack recipe!

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    Gluten-Free Christmas Crack

    This gluten-free Christmas crack is an addicting holiday candy that is SO easy to make! Like, just a few ingredients and a few minutes easy. Everyone will be coming back for more with this Christmas treat.
    4.73 from 76 votes
    This gluten-free Christmas crack is truly addicting! Everyone will love it and nobody will miss the gluten. It is an easy holiday treat for anyone! Plus, it's much easier to make than candy!
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    Prep Time: 1 minute min
    Cook Time: 14 minutes mins
    Total Time: 15 minutes mins
    Course: christmas, Sweet Treats
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: christmas crack, easy holiday candy, gluten-free christmas crack
    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 318kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 1 box gluten-free Glutino table crackers
    • 1 c salted butter
    • 1 c brown sugar
    • 2 c chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 325ยฐFLine a large baking pan with aluminum foil and spray the foil with non-stick cooking sprayNext, line the pan with gluten-free Table crackersMeanwhile, place the butter and brown sugar in a pot over medium-low heatWhisk until the butter is meltedOnce melted, bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes whisking constantlyRemove pan from heat and pour evenly over crackersSpread mixture with a spatulaBake for 7-9 minutes at 325 degreesRemove pan and allow to cool 2 minutesMeanwhile, melt the chocolate and then pour over the top with a spatulaPlace in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hourOnce chocolate has hardened break pieces off the foil and plateThis candy will stay fresh for 1 โ€“ 2 weeksย 

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    Notes

    Glutino gluten-free table crackers are also my favorite for this recipe.ย I also recommend using a really high quality chocolate for the best flavor.ย 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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    Comments

    1. Cheryl says

      December 23, 2023 at 4:26 pm

      Can use ghirardelli white chips instead chocolate chips?
      Thanks :))

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        January 04, 2024 at 4:59 am

        Absolutely! We have a white Christmas crack here on the website as well…

        Reply
    2. Emily says

      December 20, 2023 at 10:10 pm

      Does it matter if the brown sugar is light or dark?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 21, 2023 at 8:23 pm

        No ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Emily says

      December 20, 2023 at 10:08 pm

      Does it matter if the brown sugar is light or dark, does one taste better than the other?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 21, 2023 at 8:23 pm

        Large cookie sheet 11×17

        Reply
    4. Tamara says

      December 20, 2023 at 10:05 pm

      What size pan do you use?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 22, 2023 at 4:57 am

        Standard baking sheet 10×15 is great.

        Reply
    5. Simone says

      December 18, 2023 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      Love this stuff! Used Schar crackers. Followed instructions. Any idea why mine ended up more flexible than really hard? Iโ€™ve had it with gluten and remember it being more crunchy than chewyโ€ฆ Wondering if I did something wrong.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 20, 2023 at 4:27 am

        Did you bake them before adding chocolate?

        Reply
        • Simone says

          December 22, 2023 at 11:15 am

          Yes, for 8 min. Iโ€™ll try the full 9 next time. I also cooled partially on the counter then in the fridge because I wanted the chocolate to stay nice and shiny. Iโ€™ll use the freezer next time and see if that makes a difference.

    6. Shannon Livingstone says

      December 11, 2023 at 10:05 pm

      Does it freeze well

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 13, 2023 at 3:41 am

        Yes, we always freeze it ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Lauren Estill says

      December 02, 2023 at 8:54 pm

      Hi! I have a narrow freezer and my pan wonโ€™t fit. Can I put them in the refrigerator?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 05, 2023 at 4:26 am

        You can but freezing would be better.

        Reply
    8. Claire says

      April 03, 2023 at 2:33 pm

      I can’t find any glutino crackers. Do you think Schar table crackers would work?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        April 03, 2023 at 6:51 pm

        They work great!!

        Reply
    9. Brenda says

      December 16, 2022 at 3:31 pm

      I havenโ€™t tried making these yet but Iโ€™m very excited! Do they need to be stored in the refrigerator or freezer until eaten? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 24, 2022 at 8:22 am

        No but if it is too warm, the chocolate can melt.

        Reply
    10. Erin says

      December 11, 2022 at 8:12 pm

      What if I use unsalted butter? How much salt should I add to compensate?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 12, 2022 at 11:55 pm

        Just a pinch ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    11. Margaret Bujold says

      December 04, 2022 at 5:04 am

      Hi! I can’t find Glutino Table crackers in my area. Are any gluten free crackers good to use or is there another kind I could try?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 04, 2022 at 6:13 am

        Any gluten-free table crackers will do great. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    12. Pam says

      December 01, 2022 at 4:54 am

      I was just wondering if you have tried to make this with molasses and honey instead of brown sugar? If it would work the same way?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 04, 2022 at 6:16 am

        I haven’t, I am so sorry…

        Reply
    13. Meredith says

      July 14, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      Every year I try to make Christmas treats for my friends and neighbors, but it can be exhausting. Making candy takes forever and I get overwhelmed (think Monica from Friends when her neighbors are knocking her door down for candy haha). I tried this recipe and it was a breath of fresh air. This recipe is so easy and so delicious. I make it year round because it is so good.

      Reply
    14. Rosie says

      January 11, 2022 at 12:37 am

      Can you make this with regular crackers? What kind, if so. I donโ€™t have to be gluten free.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        January 11, 2022 at 3:35 am

        Absolutely! Saltines or graham crackers work great.

        Reply
    15. Dana says

      December 07, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      What size box of glutino so you use? I see several options online ? Tysm ;). Canโ€™t wait to try this ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 08, 2021 at 4:16 am

        Hi Dana, it was about a 7 oz. box. Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    16. Karina says

      November 22, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      We just made this last weekend for a get-together. It was a HUGE success. I have been told to bring a double recipe next time.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        November 22, 2021 at 7:58 pm

        Oh wow that is so awesome! It is one of my favorites so I love when it is someone else’s too. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    17. Molly says

      November 22, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      This is brilliant! I love Christmas crack, but I don’t tolerate gluten well, so I don’t often make it. But this recipe has been perfect for the holidays this year!! Thank you for this delicious recipe!

      Reply
    18. Jessica Burgess says

      November 22, 2021 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      So we do a game night the week of Christmas every year, and every year I get asked to make this again and again for snacks during game time! Haha! Thank you so much for this. It’s delicious!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        November 22, 2021 at 7:58 pm

        Awww that seriously means so much to me! What an honor!

        Reply
    19. Haley says

      December 23, 2020 at 3:19 am

      I made this with Earth Balance soy free butter substitute and it turned out amazing! I wasnโ€™t sure what would happen but had friends coming that are dairy free and it was a hit. I used Nestle allergen free chocolate chips on top.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        January 07, 2021 at 5:07 pm

        That is awesome, thanks so much for sharing Haley! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    20. Ashley says

      December 20, 2020 at 5:57 am

      Semi sweet or just milk chocolate?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        January 07, 2021 at 5:07 pm

        I like milk but you can use whatever you like ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
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