This recipe is a MUST around the holidays, but I make it all year long

These indulgent bites offer a delightful combination of salty, sweet, and crunchy flavors. The buttery crackers, rich homemade caramel sauce, and melty chocolate create a truly irresistible treat that is also known as “Cracker Toffee” or “Christmas Crack.”

Salted Caramel Cracker Bites (Cracker Toffee)

Ingredients:

For the Base:

How To Make Salted Caramel Cracker Bites (Cracker Toffee):

1. Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prep: Preheat oven to 350∘F(175∘C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Make Salted Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it liquefies and turns an amber color. Carefully add the cubed butter and stir until it is completely incorporated. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously (the mixture will bubble vigorously). Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the 1/2​ teaspoon sea salt and vanilla extract.
3. Step 3: Arrange Crackers: Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Step 4: Pour Caramel Sauce: Pour the hot salted caramel sauce over the crackers, tilting the pan or using a spatula to spread it evenly.
5. Step 5: Bake: Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbling vigorously and the edges of the crackers are golden brown.
6. Step 6: Melt Chocolate: Remove the crackers from the oven and immediately sprinkle with semisweet chocolate chips. Let the residual heat from the caramel melt the chocolate for a few minutes.
7. Step 7: Spread Chocolate and Finish: Use an offset spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crackers. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2​ teaspoon sea salt over the top.
8. Step 8: Cool: Let the crackers cool completely at room temperature or chill them in the refrigerator until the chocolate and caramel are firm. Break the cooled cracker toffee into pieces.