Salted Caramel Cracker Bites – The Comfort Spoon

Introduction

When you need a snack that perfectly balances sweet, salty, and buttery flavors, Salted Caramel Cracker Bites from The Comfort Spoon are a true standout. With a crisp cracker base, rich homemade caramel, and a finishing touch of sea salt, these bites are quick to make and impossible to resist. Crowd-pleasing and effortless, they’re ideal for parties, after-school treats, or cozy nights in.

Deliciously Unique Salted Caramel Cracker Bites

This recipe delights with its simplicity: crisp crackers layered with luscious caramel and a sprinkle of flaky salt. The result is an addictive treat with an incredible contrast of textures—snappy, sticky, and smooth—and a flavor balance that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. Salted Caramel Cracker Bites are a great make-ahead option, since they can be prepped and ready in under 30 minutes.

Crafting the Perfect Caramel for Your Cracker Bites

The key to these bites is a quick stovetop caramel. By combining butter and brown sugar, you achieve a luscious caramel that pours smoothly over the crackers. If you’d like an extra decadent touch, stir in a splash of vanilla extract or a handful of chopped toasted nuts. Let the caramel bubbles subside for a minute before pouring to help it spread evenly.

Assembling Your Salted Caramel Cracker Bites

Lay your crackers out in a single layer for uniform coverage, then pour the warm caramel over. Use a spatula to quickly spread the caramel mixture, ensuring each cracker is topped. Finish with sea salt while the caramel is still tacky—the salt brings the buttery sweetness to life.

Salted Caramel Cracker Bites Serving Suggestions

Serve these bites on a pretty platter at your next gathering, or stack them in a tin for festive gifting. They pair beautifully with fresh fruit slices, berries, or a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra indulgence. For parties, cut into small squares for easy sharing.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 24 cracker bites. Each bite contains roughly 90–110 calories, depending on cracker size and caramel thickness. They’re a lovely treat to enjoy in moderation—a little goes a long way!

Salted Caramel Cracker Bites (Recap)

Bringing together crispiness, rich caramel, and a hint of salt, these bites are a study in contrasts and the ultimate snack for sweet-and-salty lovers. Salted Caramel Cracker Bites from The Comfort Spoon are quick, delicious, and guaranteed to win rave reviews at any occasion.

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Arrange crackers in a single layer on the bottom of the pan, breaking them as needed to fit without gaps.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Boil for 2–3 minutes while stirring, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla if using.
4. Immediately pour the caramel mixture evenly over the crackers. Quickly spread with a spatula to cover all crackers.
5. Sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt (add optional nuts now, if desired).
6. Bake for 8–9 minutes, until the caramel is bubbling at the edges.
7. Remove from the oven. If drizzling with chocolate, do so while the bites cool. Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Weekly Meal Planning

Salted Caramel Cracker Bites are fantastic for weekly meal prep and snack planning. Save and schedule this recipe in your meal plan to generate an organized shopping list for the week—even consolidating overlapping ingredients from all your recipes!

Planning Benefits:

• Calculates total ingredient quantities across multiple recipes
• Sorts shopping lists by store section—more efficient grocery trips
• Prevents duplicate buys and missed ingredients
• Keeps weekly meal and snack prep streamlined and organized

Pro tip: Schedule your favorite recipes to see overlapping ingredients. For instance, if you’re planning another snack that needs butter and brown sugar, your shopping list will tally the total, cutting down on waste and guesswork.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes (plus cooling time)