Description
Saltine cracker candy delivers sweet and salty magic in one irresistible treat. Rich chocolate and buttery caramel elevate simple crackers into a dessert masterpiece you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 40 saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (340 grams) chocolate chips (about 1 package)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by lining a baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring complete coverage of sides. Apply a light non-stick spray across the surface.
- Create a uniform base by arranging saltine crackers in a precise single layer. Trim or split crackers as necessary to fill the entire sheet without overlapping.
- Craft a rich caramel sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium-high temperature. Incorporate brown sugar and stir until fully integrated. Allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil, maintaining steady stirring for approximately 3 minutes.
- Eliminate heat and infuse vanilla extract into the caramel, creating a smooth and fragrant mixture.
- Gently cascade the caramel across the cracker foundation, utilizing a spatula to distribute the sauce uniformly and ensure complete coverage.
- Transfer the prepared sheet to a preheated 350°F oven. Bake until the caramel transforms into a bubbling, golden landscape, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully extract the sheet and generously blanket the surface with chocolate chips. Return to the oven momentarily, allowing chocolate to melt into a glossy layer.
- Smooth the melted chocolate across the surface using a clean spatula, creating an even, decadent coating.
- Allow the confection to stabilize at room temperature for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for 3-4 hours until completely set.
- Liberate the candy from the foil and fragment into rustic pieces or precise squares. Serve and savor the sweet-salty delight.
Notes
- Choose thin, crispy saltine crackers for the best texture and base that won’t become soggy during baking.
- Watch the caramel closely to prevent burning; it should be golden and bubbly without turning dark brown.
- Use a spatula or offset knife to spread melted chocolate smoothly, creating an even layer across the crackers.
- Swap regular chocolate with dairy-free alternatives for vegan versions, or use gluten-free crackers for celiac-friendly treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg