Salted Caramel Crackers Recipe
Salted Caramel Crackers are a delightful sweet and salty treat that combines crispy crackers with rich caramel, smooth chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt. This simple yet indulgent recipe is perfect for a quick dessert or snack, featuring layers of buttery caramel and luxurious chocolate baked to perfection for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Author: Dylan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20-25 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Crackers
- 20–25 plain salted crackers
Caramel
- 1 cup caramel candies or 1 cup homemade caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the layered crackers.
- Arrange the Crackers: Place the plain salted crackers in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Prepare Caramel: If using caramel candies, melt them gently with butter and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. If using prepared caramel sauce, warm slightly to make spreading easier.
- Layer Caramel over Crackers: Spoon or drizzle the melted caramel evenly over the crackers, spreading gently to cover each piece.
- Add Chocolate: Sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips over the caramel layer. The heat from the caramel and oven will slightly melt the chocolate.
- Bake Briefly: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, just until the chocolate softens and the caramel bubbles lightly.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle coarse sea salt evenly over the top while the caramel and chocolate are still warm.
- Cool Completely: Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet so the caramel and chocolate set firmly, about 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Serve: Once cooled and set, break apart if necessary and serve these salted caramel crackers as a tempting treat.
Notes
- Use sturdy crackers like saltines or water crackers for best texture.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt to your taste preference for sweetness and saltiness balance.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
- For a vegan version, substitute caramel and chocolate with plant-based alternatives.
- You can add chopped nuts on top before baking for extra crunch.
Keywords: Salted caramel crackers, sweet and salty snack, caramel chocolate treat, easy dessert, baked caramel crackers