Description
Caramel Crunch Oyster Crackers are a sweet and salty snack made by coating oyster crackers in a rich caramel sauce and baking them until crisp. Perfect for parties, gifting, or satisfying cravings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups oyster crackers
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir constantly until the sugar has fully dissolved into the butter, creating a smooth mixture (about 5 minutes).
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the vanilla paste or extract and kosher salt until fully incorporated.
- Add the oyster crackers to the saucepan, ensuring each cracker is generously coated with the caramel mixture.
- Spread the caramel-coated oyster crackers onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Allow the crackers to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes. They will harden as they cool.
- Once set, break apart any clumps and serve.
Notes
- Watch the crackers closely during baking to avoid burning.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Try variations like adding nuts, spices, or a chocolate drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
