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!

Nutriscore Rating: 31/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there are no gaps.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Carefully pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the crackers, spreading it gently with a spatula to cover all the crackers.

Step 5

Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1009 grams (1009.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5140

Total Fat 325.30g	417%
Saturated Fat 177.20g	886%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.50g
Cholesterol 526mg	175%
Sodium 4019mg	175%
Total Carbohydrate 579.00g	211%
Dietary Fiber 34.10g	122%
Total Sugars 433.30g
Protein 43.80g	88%

Vitamin D 36IU	179%
Calcium 394mg	30%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 1401mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.0%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 42.7%