Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Cracker Bites. Perfect for any occasion, these crunchy snacks elevate your gatherings, movie nights, or casual cravings with minimal effort. Made from simple pantry ingredients, they feature crunchy oyster crackers coated in a rich and buttery caramel sauce, enhanced with warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla. This delightful treat is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice when you’re short on time but still want to impress. With endless customization options—like adding nuts or chocolate chips—these bites are sure to become a go-to favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 oz) package oyster crackers
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the oyster crackers evenly on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together, stirring constantly until it boils (2–3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the crackers, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway through for even crispiness.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into bite-sized pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg