Caramel Crunch Oyster Crackers (Printable Version)

Buttery caramel-coated crispy crackers for sweet-salty snacking

# What You Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 6 cups oyster crackers (about 2 standard bags)

→ Caramel Glaze

02 - 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
03 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 1/3 cup light corn syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - Spread oyster crackers evenly over the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir constantly until mixture comes to a gentle boil; let boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
04 - Remove from heat. Immediately stir in baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will foam slightly.
05 - Pour the hot caramel mixture over the crackers. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat the crackers evenly.
06 - Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even coating.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet. The crackers will crisp as they cool. Break apart any clusters and store in an airtight container.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're dangerously addictive, the kind of snack where suddenly the bowl is empty and you're wondering where your self-control went
  • The salty-sweet combo hits that perfect snack equilibrium that makes them impossible to stop eating
  • Ready in under an hour but taste like something from a fancy gourmet shop
02 -
  • Stirring every 10 minutes while baking is nonnegotiable, otherwise you'll get burnt spots and sad uncoated crackers
  • Letting them cool completely is when the magic happens, they might seem slightly soft at first but will crisp up perfectly
  • The baking soda step looks dramatic with all that foaming but it's what creates the perfect crunch
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for the easiest cleanup ever, no scrubbing required
  • Use a silicone spatula to coat the crackers, it handles the hot caramel better than wooden or metal tools

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