Description
Delight in these Decadent Salted Caramel Cracker Bites that combine buttery crackers with rich caramel and melted chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty treat everyone will love instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 40 square buttery crackers (such as Club or Ritz)
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. Arrange the 40 crackers in a single layer with edges touching on the prepared sheet.
- Make Caramel Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter and packed brown sugar. Stir constantly as the mixture melts and comes to a boil. Allow it to bubble gently for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn’t burn.
- Flavor Caramel: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to add depth and aroma to the caramel sauce.
- Pour Caramel Over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the arranged crackers. Use a spatula to spread it uniformly, so every cracker gets coated with the luscious caramel.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Add Chocolate: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and quickly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot caramel so they begin to melt. Let them sit for 2 to 3 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the caramel layer using a spatula.
- Finish With Salt: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate while it is still warm to create a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the tray to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes to let the chocolate set slightly, then transfer it to the refrigerator. Chill for 1 hour, or until firmly set.
- Serve: Once firm, break or cut the caramel bites into individual pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For added texture and variety, try topping with chopped nuts, crushed pretzels, or drizzle white chocolate over the finished bites.
- Store the salted caramel cracker bites in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
