Easy Salted Caramel Oyster Cracker Bites (Print version)
Buttery oyster crackers coated in brown sugar caramel and baked until crisp. A 20-minute sweet-and-salty snack that keeps for days.
# Ingredients:
For the coating
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1 (9 oz) bag oyster crackers
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1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
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1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, or to taste
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread the oyster crackers in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and turns a shade darker than maple syrup.
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Pour the hot caramel over the crackers. Toss gently with a greased spatula to coat evenly. Sprinkle the flaky salt over the top.
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Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, watching carefully, until the caramel is bubbly and slightly darker at the edges. Do not overbake.
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Let the tray cool completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes, until the caramel hardens. Break into clusters and serve.
# Good to know:
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Clusters are normal and desirable. Break them into bite-sized pieces after cooling.
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For easier cleanup, line the baking sheet with two layers of parchment paper.