Description
Oven-baked Caramel Crackers are the ultimate sweet-salty indulgence that will elevate any gathering or simply satisfy your craving for a delightful snack. This easy recipe combines crunchy oyster crackers with a rich, buttery caramel sauce infused with a hint of cinnamon, making it a perfect treat for parties, game nights, or cozy evenings at home. Just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time means you can whip up this irresistible snack in no time. Whether enjoyed on their own or as an exciting topping for ice cream or yogurt, these caramel-coated crackers are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz oyster crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until dissolved. Allow the mixture to boil for 2–3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Pour the hot caramel over the oyster crackers on the baking sheet and use a spatula to coat evenly. Sprinkle with salt while warm.
- Bake for 7–9 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Cool completely on a rack before breaking into clusters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg