Caramel Crunch Oyster Crackers (Printable)

Buttery caramel-coated crackers create an irresistible sweet and salty snack perfect for sharing.

# What You'll 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 Make It:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The way the caramel coating hardens into this incredible shatter crisp texture that makes an absurdly satisfying sound when you bite into it
  • People will literally hover around the bowl trying to figure out what magic happened to ordinary crackers
02 -
  • The baking soda causes a chemical reaction that creates air pockets in the caramel, making it lighter and preventing it from becoming a hard candy coating
  • They might feel slightly soft when you first pull them from the oven, but that crisp texture develops as they cool completely
03 -
  • Use rimmed baking sheets because the caramel gets very bubbly and you do not want any overflow situations in your oven
  • Stir gently during baking to avoid breaking too many crackers, though some破碎 is inevitable and actually kind of wonderful

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