Description

Saltine crackers with caramel and chocolate for a sweet treat that’s perfect for gifts and snack.

Ingredients

Units Scale

40 saltine crackers
1 cup 2 sticks butter (no substitutions)
1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2.5 oz chocolate (semi sweet or dark)

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Instructions

Line large jelly-roll pan with aluminium foil; lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange crackers on pan in single layer.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on high 1 minute, or until melted. Whisk in granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and vinegar until smooth. Microwave uncovered on high 6 minutes in 2-minute intervals, whisking thoroughly after each interval before returning to microwave. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes more or until dark amber (or until candy thermometer registers 320 degrees F).
Carefully remove caramel from microwave; pour over crackers in pan. Spread caramel into a thin layer using offset spatula; tap jelly-roll pan on a flat surface to evenly distribute.
Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute. Stir. Heat in additional 30 second intervals stirring after each one until melted and smooth. Let cool 15 minutes, or until caramel hardens;
Use a spoon to drizzle chocolate over caramel. Let it set for 15 minutes. Break into pieces.

Notes

IMPORTANT: Use a large bowl for ingredients to expand in the microwave. I used a large 8-cup capacity glass bowl with a handle.

Bowl and ingredients get very hot in the microwave. Use caution.

Once the caramel ingredients are cooked work quickly and cautiously. Use an offset spatula to spread the caramel out over the crackers. The caramel hardens up pretty fast.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Desserts