Description
Caramel Crackers are a delightful, crunchy snack featuring oyster crackers coated in a rich, homemade caramel sauce with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat, this easy recipe combines buttery caramel with a salty twist for an irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Crackers
- 1 package (9 ounces) oyster crackers
Caramel Sauce
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely. Then add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir consistently until the mixture dissolves and begins to boil. Continue boiling for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Coat Crackers: Pour the hot caramel sauce evenly over the oyster crackers spread on the prepared baking sheet. Use a spoon or spatula to gently stir and coat the crackers thoroughly. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the coated crackers for a balanced sweet and salty flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 9 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. The caramel will bubble and become golden brown as it bakes.
- Cool and Store: Remove the crackers from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break the caramel-coated crackers into clusters. Store the clusters in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Keep a close watch during baking to prevent caramel from burning.
- For extra crunch, consider chilling the caramel sauce briefly before pouring over crackers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- You can customize by adding a sprinkle of sea salt instead of regular salt for a gourmet twist.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
