Description
A simple, crunchy-sweet treat made with saltine crackers, buttery caramel, and melted chocolate, perfect for holiday snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- Nuts (optional)
- Candy canes (optional)
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the saltine crackers in an even layer.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a boil.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the saltine crackers.
- Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let sit for a few minutes until melted, then spread the chocolate evenly over the top.
- Top with nuts, candy canes, or sea salt if desired.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze with parchment paper in between layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg