Salted Caramel Bites
These Salted Caramel Bites are sweet, buttery, crunchy, and completely irresistible! Coated in a rich homemade caramel and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they’re the perfect snack for parties, holidays, movie nights, or edible gifts.
Ingredients
- 4 cups oyster crackers
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Spread the oyster crackers evenly over the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Let the caramel boil for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam slightly.
- Immediately pour the caramel over the oyster crackers and gently stir until all the crackers are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated crackers into an even layer.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even coating.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt while still warm.
- Allow the bites to cool completely before breaking them into clusters.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve in bowls for parties or game nights.
- Package in decorative bags or jars for homemade gifts.
- Enjoy with coffee, hot chocolate, or vanilla ice cream.
Tips
- Stir the caramel constantly to prevent burning.
- Use flaky sea salt for the best sweet-and-salty flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For extra flavor, add chopped pecans, almonds, or a drizzle of melted dark chocolate after cooling.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8–10