Description
Delight in these irresistible Salted Caramel Cracker Bites, a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors wrapped around crunchy oyster crackers. This easy-to-make treat features buttery caramel infused with vanilla and cinnamon, finished with a sprinkle of salt for a satisfying snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cracker Base
- 1 9 oz package oyster crackers
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Arrange crackers: Evenly spread the oyster crackers over the prepared baking sheet, creating a single layer to ensure even coating and baking.
- Make caramel mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, mixing until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Boil caramel: Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly. Let it boil for 2–3 minutes, which will thicken the caramel and lighten its color, indicating readiness.
- Coat crackers: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately pour the hot caramel over the crackers on the baking sheet. Gently toss or stir to ensure all crackers are evenly coated. Sprinkle the salt evenly on top to enhance the caramel flavor.
- Bake: Bake the coated crackers for 7–9 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure the caramel doesn’t burn; the mixture should be bubbly and set.
- Cool and serve: Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet; the caramel will harden, forming clusters. Once cool, break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the caramel continuously during boiling to prevent burning.
- If you prefer extra crunch, let the cracker bites bake a minute or two longer, but watch them closely.
- For variation, add a sprinkle of chopped nuts before baking for added texture.
- Store leftover bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salted caramel, oyster crackers, caramel bites, sweet and salty snack, easy dessert, homemade caramel treat
