Description
Indulgent bars with buttery caramel, crunchy crackers, and melted chocolate, perfect for parties or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 24 saltine crackers
- 12 oz chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the lined sheet.
- In a saucepan, boil the brown sugar and unsalted butter until it reaches a rolling boil (235–240°F).
- Pour the caramel over the crackers, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 5–8 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Let sit for 1–2 minutes to melt, then spread smoothly.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts and flaky sea salt on top.
- Chill until firm, then cut into small bars.
Notes
Ensure the caramel is at a rolling boil for the best texture and avoid soggy crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stove-to-oven assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg