Description
Sweet and crunchy candied crackers make a quick and easy snack or dessert. Perfect for parties or a simple treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers
- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the crackers, spreading it with a spatula.
- Bake for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Let them melt for a minute, then spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts if using. Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a twist, try using graham crackers or Ritz crackers.
- If the chocolate doesn’t melt fully, return to the oven for 30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
