Description
Crispy, buttery oyster crackers coated in a rich caramel sauce with a touch of cinnamon and salt—Salted Caramel Cracker Bites are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. A quick and irresistible snack or party treat!
Ingredients
- 1 package (9 oz) oyster crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the crackers: Arrange the oyster crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble. Let boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Coat the crackers: Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the crackers and gently toss to coat them all.
- Sprinkle with salt: Evenly distribute the salt over the caramel-coated crackers.
- Bake: Bake for 7-9 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Cool and break: Remove from oven and let cool completely. Break into bite-sized clusters.
- Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American