This recipe is a MUST around the holidays, but I make it all year.
Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Cracker Bites. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are ideal for satisfying snack cravings or impressing guests.
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Ingredients:
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Oyster crackers | 1 (9oz) package |
Butter | 1 cup (2 sticks) |
Brown sugar | 1 cup |
Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
Cinnamon | ½ teaspoon |
Salt | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the oyster crackers evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create the Caramel: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined and the mixture starts to boil.
- Boil the caramel mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
- Coat and Bake: Drizzle the warm caramel over the oyster crackers, ensuring they are evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes, keeping a close watch to prevent burning.
- Cool and Store: Allow the caramel-coated crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break them into clusters and store in an airtight container.