Description
These Irresistibly Crunchy Salted Caramel Cracker Bites combine the buttery richness of homemade caramel with the satisfying crunch of oyster crackers. A perfect sweet and salty snack that’s easy to make, ideal for parties, or just a delightful treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Crackers
- 9 oz oyster crackers (1 package)
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Topping
- 1 tsp salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F, filling your kitchen with warmth and preparing it for baking the cracker bites to perfection.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Spread a layer of parchment paper on a baking sheet to prevent the oyster crackers from sticking to the surface during baking.
- Arrange Crackers: Lay the oyster crackers in a single even layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure each cracker gets coated uniformly.
- Make Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and brown sugar. Melt over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture becomes creamy and starts to bubble gently.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon, continuing to whisk the caramel sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens into a luscious, glossy caramel.
- Coat Crackers: Pour the warm caramel sauce evenly over the oyster crackers. Gently toss or stir the crackers right on the baking sheet to fully coat each piece with caramel.
- Sprinkle Salt: Evenly sprinkle a generous pinch of salt over the caramel-coated crackers to enhance the sweet-salty flavor balance.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 7-9 minutes, watching carefully until the bites turn a golden brown and release a fragrant aroma.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cracker bites to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break them into clusters and enjoy your crunchy, caramel delights.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness, especially since salt is added on top.
- Keep a close eye during baking to avoid burning the caramel.
- Store leftover bites in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or a drizzle of melted chocolate after cooling.
