🧂 Salted Caramel Cracker Bites (Easy 5-Ingredient Treat!)
Buttery, crunchy crackers coated in homemade caramel, melted chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt—irresistibly sweet & salty!
📝 Ingredients
- 40 round buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 225g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Arrange crackers in a single layer (close together).
2. Make the Caramel
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and simmer 2-3 mins until bubbly (don’t stir!).
- Remove from heat, add vanilla, and pour evenly over crackers.
3. Bake
- Bake 5 mins until caramel is bubbling.
4. Add Chocolate
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot caramel.
- Let sit 1-2 mins to melt, then spread with a spatula.
- Sprinkle with sea salt.
5. Cool & Crack
- Chill 1 hour (or freeze 20 mins) until set.
- Break into pieces.
✨ Tips
✔ Substitute: Use saltines for a contrast or graham crackers for a sweeter twist.
✔ Extra decadence? Drizzle with melted white chocolate.
✔ Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 1 week (if they last that long!).
Sweet, salty, and dangerously addictive! 😍
Perfect for: Gifts, holiday trays, or a midnight snack! 🎁✨
