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Salted Caramel Cracker Bites

Crispy saltine crackers coated in buttery caramel, topped with melted chocolate, and finished with sea salt for the ultimate sweet-salty treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 40 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 40 saltine crackers about 1 sleeve
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange saltine crackers in a single layer.
  2. Melt butter and brown sugar in saucepan over medium heat. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour caramel evenly over crackers.
  4. Bake for 5–6 minutes until bubbling.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, let melt, and spread evenly.
  6. Top with sea salt, cool completely, and refrigerate 20–30 minutes.
  7. Break into bite-sized pieces and store airtight.

Notes

Add chopped nuts, white chocolate drizzle, or crushed peppermint for variation. Store in airtight container up to 1 week.