By Cracky Bars
Prepare to fall in love with these irresistibly sweet and salty By Cracky Bars—your next go-to treat for any occasion! Combining the nostalgic crunch of saltine crackers with a luscious homemade caramel, a layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate, and a finishing sprinkle of coarse sea salt, these bars are a harmony of textures and flavors that will captivate your taste buds. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity, requiring only a handful of pantry ingredients and less than 30 minutes of active kitchen time. Customize your bars with optional toppings like chopped nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut for a fun and personal touch. Perfect for sharing or indulging solo, these no-fuss bars are easy to make ahead, store, and serve. Whether it’s a holiday party, potluck, or weekday treat, these By Cracky Bars are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 40 pieces saltine crackers
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 0.5 cup optional toppings (e.g., chopped nuts, sprinkles, shredded coconut)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray it lightly with cooking spray or grease it to prevent sticking.
Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there are no gaps.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and light brown sugar. Stir constantly until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for 3 minutes without stirring to create a caramel sauce.
Carefully pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the crackers, spreading it gently with a spatula to cover all the crackers.
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Remove the tray from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot caramel-cracker layer. Wait for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt, then spread it evenly using a spatula.
While the chocolate is still melted, sprinkle the top with coarse sea salt and any optional toppings such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut.
Let the bars cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
Once firm, remove the By Cracky Bars from the pan by lifting the foil. Use a sharp knife to cut the bars into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 325.3 g | 417% | |
| Saturated Fat | 177.2 g | 886% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 4019 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 579.0 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.1 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 433.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.8 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1401 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
