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Salted Caramel Crackers Recipe

4.7 from 75 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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Crackers

  • 2025 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the layered crackers.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Layer Caramel over Crackers: Spoon or drizzle the melted caramel evenly over the crackers, spreading gently to cover each piece.
  5. Add Chocolate: Sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips over the caramel layer. The heat from the caramel and oven will slightly melt the chocolate.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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