Description
A sweet and salty treat made with buttery crackers, rich homemade caramel, and crunchy peanuts, optionally topped with melted chocolate for an irresistible snack.
Ingredients
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Arrange crackers in a single layer covering the tray.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar, and stir until combined.
- Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 3–4 minutes until thick and bubbly.
- Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Pour caramel over crackers and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle peanuts evenly over the top.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until caramel is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top if desired, then spread once melted.
- Cool completely for about 1 hour, then break into pieces.
Notes
- Do not overcook caramel to avoid bitterness.
- Arrange crackers tightly to prevent caramel leakage.
- Cool fully before breaking for best texture.
- Store in airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
