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Salted Caramel Cracker Bites Recipe

Salted Caramel Cracker Bites Recipe
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Deliciously sweet and salty, these Salted Caramel Cracker Bites combine buttery oyster crackers with a rich caramel glaze, baked to crisp perfection. Perfect for snacking or sharing, these crunchy treats blend the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla with a touch of salt for an irresistible flavor balance.

Ingredients

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Crackers

  • 1 (9 oz) package oyster crackers

Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Crackers: Spread the oyster crackers evenly across the prepared baking sheet in a single layer to ensure they get coated and baked evenly.
  3. Make Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and keep stirring constantly as the mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for 2–3 minutes to thicken, making sure not to burn it.
  4. Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the caramel mixture for a warm, balanced flavor.
  5. Coat Crackers: Pour the hot caramel sauce evenly over the crackers on the baking sheet. Toss the crackers gently with a spatula or spoon to coat each piece well with the caramel.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake the coated crackers for 10–12 minutes. Stir the crackers halfway through baking to ensure all pieces get crisp and caramelized evenly.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break apart any clusters and serve or store as desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store these salted caramel cracker bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain crispness.
  • For Extra Crunch: Bake a few minutes longer if you prefer your bites extra crispy, but watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Flavor Variation: Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for an enhanced salty crunch.
  • Sweet, salty, buttery, and crisp—these caramel bites are snack magic in every crunchy handful!

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Keywords: salted caramel, oyster crackers, caramel bites, snack, sweet and salty, buttery dessert, easy recipe

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