Hamdi Saidani Pioneer Woman Concession Stand Crackers dip saltine crackers halfway into rich chocolate-hazelnut coating, then pile on chopped candy like M&M’s, Whoppers, and Reese’s Pieces for a crunchy, no-bake saltine cracker dessert that’s done in 30 minutes flat.
Four ingredients and zero oven time make these the fastest way to turn leftover Halloween candy into something that looks like you actually tried.
What Candy Works Best
Anything you’d buy at a movie theater concession stand is fair game. Sno-Caps, M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, and Whoppers are the classics, but chopped Snickers, Kit Kats, or crushed Butterfingers all work too. Chop bigger candy into small pieces so they stick to the wet chocolate instead of rolling off.
This is the best recipe for using up leftover Halloween candy because nothing needs to match. Mix three or four different kinds on each cracker and every bite tastes a little different.
Concession Stand Crackers Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate melting wafers
- 2 heaping tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers (about 45)
- 3 cups chopped candy, such as Sno-Caps, M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, and/or Whoppers
How To Make Pioneer Woman Concession Stand Crackers
- Melt the Chocolate: Combine the chocolate melting wafers and chocolate-hazelnut spread in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each round, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip the Crackers: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Dip each saltine cracker partway into the chocolate, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, then lay it flat on the sheet. Sprinkle chopped candy over the wet chocolate on each cracker right away.
- Let Them Set: Leave the crackers on the baking sheet at room temperature for about 15 minutes until the chocolate firms up. Once they’re set, they’re ready to eat or pile onto a plate for movie night.
How To Keep the Candy From Falling Off
Sprinkle the chopped candy onto each cracker while the chocolate coating is still wet. If you wait until the chocolate starts to set, the candy just sits on top and slides off the first time someone picks one up.
For heavier candy pieces like Whoppers, press them gently into the chocolate with your fingertip. Lighter toppings like Sno-Caps and M&M’s will grab on their own as long as the chocolate is still glossy.
How To Store
Keep these crackers in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Don’t stack them until the chocolate is completely hard or the candy will shift and the crackers will stick together. You can refrigerate them to speed up the setting, but room temperature storage keeps the crackers crispiest. Freezing isn’t recommended since the crackers lose their snap once thawed.
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Pioneer Woman Concession Stand Crackers
Description
Pioneer Woman Concession Stand Crackers dip saltine crackers halfway into rich chocolate-hazelnut coating, then pile on chopped candy like M&M’s, Whoppers, and Reese’s Pieces for a crunchy, no-bake saltine cracker dessert that’s done in 30 minutes flat.
Four ingredients and zero oven time make these the fastest way to turn leftover Halloween candy into something that looks like you actually tried.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Combine the chocolate melting wafers and chocolate-hazelnut spread in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each round, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip the Crackers: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Dip each saltine cracker partway into the chocolate, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, then lay it flat on the sheet. Sprinkle chopped candy over the wet chocolate on each cracker right away.
- Let Them Set: Leave the crackers on the baking sheet at room temperature for about 15 minutes until the chocolate firms up. Once they’re set, they’re ready to eat or pile onto a plate for movie night.
