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Salted Caramel Cracker Bites

Crispy, buttery, and perfectly sweet-salty cracker bites topped with caramel and chocolate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 40 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cracker Base
  • 40 pieces saltine crackers
Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Arrange saltines in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
  3. Melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, boil 3 minutes.
  4. Add vanilla and pour caramel over crackers, spreading evenly.
  5. Bake for 5 minutes until bubbling.
  6. Sprinkle chocolate chips, let melt, then spread evenly.
  7. Top with sea salt, cool completely, refrigerate until firm.
  8. Break into bite-sized pieces.

Notes

Line your pan well—caramel can get sticky. Store airtight for best texture.