How to NOT make King Cake crack
Channel: Rainy Cajun
Date: 2024-01-21

Welcome to “Carnival Crunch Time," the episode where Mardi Gras meets your mouth in the most deliciously chaotic way possible! In today's episode, we're diving spoon-first into the world of cracker candy, affectionately dubbed "crack candy" – because, let's face it, once you start, you can't stop. This isn't just any candy; it's a Mardi Gras parade for your palate, complete with the vibrant colors and flavors of a king cake, but in a snackable form that's dangerously easy to make. Imagine this: 40 innocent saltine crackers, blissfully unaware of the sweet and buttery storm that's about to hit them. We'll drench these crackers in a sinful toffee made from brown sugar, butter, and a whisper of cinnamon, then bake them until they're bubbling with anticipation. But wait, there's more! We'll smother them in melted white chocolate and sprinkle them with Mardi Gras magic – purple, yellow, and green sanding sugars. It's a 50-minute journey from pantry to party, and we're here to guide you every step of the way. So, preheat your ovens, line your baking sheets, and let's get ready to make some crack candy that's so good, it should probably be illegal.

The recipe was simple, but somehow David and I managed to royally screw it up. See what we did wrong (and right!) so you can nail it your first time out of the gate. Get crackin'!

We also discuss the announcement of check John Folse's 2024 Boucherie at White Oak plantation in Baton Rouge. Mark your calendars because it's going to be an event not to miss if you live along in the Gulf Coast...or anywhere for that matter. Who knows, you may see the Rainy Cajun Krewe there. 

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The original King Cake crack recipe (as posted on the Louisiana Lagniappe Facebook page):

King Cake Cracker Candy
This cracker candy or "crack candy" is a fun and EASY recipe to celebrate Mardi Gras. With the flavors and colors of a king cake recipe, you can snack on this all Carnival season 
Prep Time
10 minutes mins
Cook Time
10 minutes mins
Chill Time
30 minutes mins
Total Time
50 minutes mins
Ingredients: 
40 saltine crackers
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 oz. bag white chocolate chips
purple, yellow, and green sanding sugars
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line the bottom and sides of a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. (Tip: Spread butter on bottom of baking sheet to help hold down the paper.)
Place crackers, salt side down, on baking sheet side-by-side in single layer; set aside.
In a medium skillet, melt the sugar, butter and cinnamon over medium heat. Once melted, increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 3 minutes, without stirring.
Pour hot toffee mixture onto crackers in pan. Use a rubber spatula to evenly spread. Bake 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt white chocolate chips in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. (Usually takes about 2 minutes total.) Remove pan from the oven, let set 30 seconds, then pour melted chocolate over top and spread evenly to cover.
Decorate top with sanding sugars, alternating colors in a diagonal pattern. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the counter then freeze for 30 minutes or until hardened. Or, place in the fridge until hardened.

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