Salted Caramel Cracker Bites with Pecans

by

🍯 Salted Caramel Cracker Bites with Pecans

 

Ingredients

  • 1 box round buttery crackers (such as Ritz), about 40–50 crackers
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • ½ cup toffee bits, optional

 

Instructions

 

1. Prepare the oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Arrange the crackers:

Place the crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, keeping them close together.

3. Make the caramel:

Add butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and heavy cream to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.

4. Cook:

Continue boiling for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick and glossy.

5. Add flavor:

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and cinnamon.

6. Coat the crackers:

Pour the hot caramel evenly over the crackers. Use a spatula to spread it so the crackers are well coated.

7. Add pecans:

Sprinkle chopped pecans and optional toffee bits over the top.

8. Bake:

Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the caramel is bubbling and golden.

9. Finish:

Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

10. Cool:

Let everything cool completely until the caramel becomes firm. Break apart into bite-sized pieces and serve.

 

💡 Tip

 

For an extra-rich version, drizzle the cooled bites with melted white or semi-sweet chocolate before adding the final sprinkle of sea salt.

 

Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Leave a Comment