Salted Caramel Cracker Bites
Enjoy these irresistible Salted Caramel Cracker Bites, a perfect blend of sweet and salty. Crispy crackres are topped with a rich, buttery caramel, melted chocolate, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Equipment
- Oven
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Medium saucepan
- Offset spatula or spoon
Ingredients
Main
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they fit snugly without overlapping.
Cooking the Caramel
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar; cook over medium heat, stirring until melted and boiling.
- Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Assembling and Baking
- Pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, ensuring all are coated.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until the caramel is bubbly and slightly darkened, then remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Finishing Touches
- Let the chocolate chips sit for 5 minutes to melt, then spread the melted chocolate over the caramel and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes to set, then break into individual bites and serve.
Notes
Adjust baking time if caramel is not bubbly and slightly darkened after 7 minutes. For best results chill until firm before breaking apart. You can also experiment with different types of chocolate, like dark or milk chocolate, for variety.