Caramel Crackers Recipe
These Caramel Crackers are a sweet and salty treat that’s perfect for snacking or gifting. Buttery, cinnamony caramel coats crispy oyster crackers for an addictive snack that’s easy to make.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 6 cups of caramel crackers 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Oyster Crackers:
- 1 package (9 ounces) oyster crackers
Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread oyster crackers evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Make Caramel: In a saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir until dissolved. Boil for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Coat Crackers: Pour the caramel sauce over the oyster crackers, coating them evenly. Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake: Bake for 7-9 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Finish: Let the caramel crackers cool completely before breaking them into clusters. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a variation, you can add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a salted caramel twist.
- These caramel crackers make a great snack for parties or movie nights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Caramel Crackers, Sweet and Salty Snack, Easy Snack Recipe