Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of salty and sweet with these Salted Caramel Chocolate Crack Bars. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 35–40 saltine crackers (to line a 10×15-inch baking sheet)
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment, letting it hang over the edges. Arrange the crackers in a snug single layer to form the base. (≈ 5 minutes)
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20–30 second microwave bursts until smooth. Spread over the cracker base and refrigerate to partially set. (≈ 5–6 minutes + 10 minutes chilling)
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil and let it bubble for 3 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. The caramel should be glossy and thick. (≈ 8 minutes)
- Remove the tray from the fridge and pour the hot caramel over the chocolate, spreading it quickly into an even layer. (≈ 2 minutes)
- While caramel is hot, sprinkle mini chocolate chips and finish with a touch of flaky sea salt. (≈ 1 minute)
- Refrigerate until completely set. Lift from the tray, slice into squares, and enjoy that sweet–salty crackly magic. (≈ 2–3 hours chilling)
Notes
- Ensure the crackers are arranged tightly to prevent gaps.
- Using coconut oil in the chocolate layer adds a creamier texture, but it’s optional.
- Flaky sea salt enhances the flavor profile, so don’t skip it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg