Description
Irresistible Salted Caramel Cracker Bites: a perfect balance of crunchy saltine crackers, rich, chewy salted caramel, and a decadent chocolate topping. Easy to make and universally loved!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve (approx. 40 crackers) Saltine Crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¾ teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt
- 1 ½ cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- **Prepare Your Baking Sheet:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet (about 10×15 inches) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- **Arrange the Crackers:** Lay the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are close together.
- **Make the Caramel Sauce:** In a medium saucepan, combine unsalted butter and light brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Bring to a rolling boil and continue boiling for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon of the flaky sea salt.
- **Pour Over Crackers:** Carefully and evenly pour the hot caramel mixture over the cracker layer.
- **Bake to Perfection:** Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until bubbly.
- **Add Chocolate and Optional Toppings:** Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot caramel. Let sit for 5 minutes, then spread smoothly. If desired, sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts now.
- **Chill and Set:** Sprinkle the remaining ¼ teaspoon of flaky sea salt. Transfer to refrigerator and chill for at least 30-60 minutes, or until set.
- **Break and Serve:** Once completely chilled, lift the parchment, and break into individual pieces or shards.
Notes
Ensure the caramel boils for the full 3-5 minutes for optimal setting. Don’t skip the parchment paper for easy removal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg