Salted Caramel Cracker Bites
Salted Caramel Cracker Bites are a delightful treat that combines the satisfying crunch of Ritz crackers with gooey caramel and chocolate goodness. Perfect for gatherings, these bites are incredibly easy to make and will have your guests coming back for seconds. Imagine the sweet and salty bliss melting in your mouth as you enjoy these irresistible snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package (16 oz) Ritz crackers
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar until bubbly and smooth. Stir continuously.
- Add in the sweetened condensed milk, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Arrange half of the Ritz crackers on the baking sheet and pour the caramel mixture over each cracker.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top while the caramel is still warm.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle sea salt on top before cooling completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or swapping chocolate chips for peanut butter chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature; reheat briefly in the microwave as needed.