Have you ever had a treat so addictive that people ask you to bring it year after year? Our praline Christmas bark is one of those recipes that has become an annual tradition. This delightful holiday treat disappears quickly at parties and has even become one of Santa’s favorite chimney treats.

Our praline Christmas bark starts with a base of saltine crackers. We pour a homemade caramel sauce over them, sprinkle pecans on top, and then finish it off with a layer of chocolate chips. The result is a nutty, chocolatey bark that tastes like homemade toffee. The best part? It’s way easier to make than traditional toffee and packed with flavor. People can’t get enough of it!

Let’s talk about the caramel sauce for a minute. Don’t worry, it’s super easy to make. All you need to do is melt butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan, stirring continuously until it comes to a boil. Once the sauce has thickened, you add salt and vanilla extract for the perfect balance of flavors. These two ingredients really bring out the best in the caramel and prevent it from being too sweet. Once your sauce is ready, the rest of the recipe is a breeze!

Here’s how to make our Praline Christmas Bark:

Ingredients:

• 30-40 saltine crackers
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat your oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 12×17-inch jelly roll pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Spread the saltine crackers out in an even layer on the greased jelly roll pan.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and brown sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously. Then, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
4. Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt, whisking until incorporated.
5. Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, smoothing it out if necessary.
6. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the caramel layer.
7. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the caramel/toffee mixture becomes bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
9. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the hot toffee and let them sit for 2 minutes to melt. Then, spread the melted chocolate into an even layer.
10. Allow the bark to cool completely, then cut or break it into pieces. Store in an air-tight container at room temperature or in the freezer.

Enjoy this scrumptious Praline Christmas Bark at your holiday gatherings or give it as a homemade gift to friends and family. It’s a treat that will have everyone coming back for more!