Description
A sweet and salty treat made with saltine crackers, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 to 35 saltine crackers (about one sleeve)
- 1 cup (220 g) packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup (225 g or 2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (10 to 12 ounces) good-quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with nonstick aluminum foil.
- Place the saltine crackers in a single layer on the bottom of the pan.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and salt. Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until melted.
- Continue to cook, stirring often, for another 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Spread the caramel sauce evenly to coat the crackers.
- Bake for 5 minutes until the caramel is hot and bubbly.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until fully melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the crackers and spread evenly.
- Let the crackers cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator overnight.
- Once cool, cut into snack-sized pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use the best chocolate available for best flavor. This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg