Salted Caramel Cracker Bites for Irresistible Holiday Joy

These Salted Caramel Cracker Bites are a perfect balance of sweet and salty, making them a festive treat for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings: 12 bites

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 box Salty Crackers Options: saltines, Ritz, or pretzels
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Dairy-free alternative can be used

For the Caramel

1 cup Brown Sugar Granulated sugar can substitute, but lacks richness
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Sea Salt Flaky sea salt for textural delight

Optional Toppings

1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Choose from milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or dark

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
parchment paper
medium saucepan
spatula

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lay the salty crackers in a single layer across the parchment.
Combine unsalted butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Bring to a boil and let bubble for 3-5 minutes.
Evenly pour the hot caramel over the arranged crackers, spreading gently if needed.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for the caramel to bubble and the edges of the crackers to darken.
Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel, let melt, and spread into a smooth layer. Sprinkle with extra sea salt.
Cool completely at room temperature, then break into bite-sized pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow bites to cool completely before breaking apart for easier handling. Use flaky sea salt for the best contrast of flavors.

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