Caramel Crackers Recipe
Caramel Crackers is a simple, indulgent dessert featuring buttery crackers topped with a rich caramel sauce made from butter and brown sugar. Baked to a golden perfection, these sweet and crunchy treats are perfect for snacking or serving at gatherings. This recipe is easy to prepare and can be enhanced with optional toppings like melted chocolate or chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- Saltine or similar buttery crackers (enough to cover a baking sheet, approximately 40 crackers)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the caramel crackers.
- Arrange Crackers: Lay out the salty buttery crackers in a single, even layer on an ungreased baking sheet, ensuring they cover the surface without overlapping.
- Make Caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Stir continuously until the mixture bubbles and is well combined, forming a smooth caramel sauce.
- Pour Caramel: Pour the hot caramel evenly over the arranged crackers. Use a spatula to gently spread the caramel so that all crackers are coated.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the caramel is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the caramel crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet to let the caramel set. Once cooled, break apart into pieces and serve.
Notes
- For an extra special treat, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled caramel crackers.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts over the caramel before baking for added crunch and flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep crackers crisp.
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