Classic Salted Caramel Cracker Bites
These crunchy, sweet, and salty bites are incredibly easy to make and dangerously addictive, perfect for a quick treat or a party snack.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Medium saucepan
- Heatproof spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
- 1 Saltine Crackers sleeve (about 40 crackers)
- 1-2 teaspoons Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are snug but not overlapping.
- Combine butter and brown sugar in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until boiling. Continue to boil for 3-5 minutes until thickened and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the hot caramel over the crackers, spreading it evenly with a heatproof spatula to coat all crackers.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until the caramel is bubbly and cracker edges darken.
- Sprinkle warm cracker bites generously with flaky sea salt.
- Allow the cracker bites to cool completely on the baking sheet at room temperature or in the refrigerator for faster setting (about 30 minutes).
- Once completely cool and set, break the large cracker sheet into individual bite-sized pieces.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of vanilla extract to the caramel mixture after it has boiled but before pouring it over the crackers. Adjust the amount of flaky sea salt to your preference, from a subtle sprinkle to a more pronounced salty crunch.