Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 9–12 saltine crackers (enough to cover a baking sheet)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&Ms, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar, heat until boiling.
- Pour caramel over crackers, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until caramel is absorbed.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over warm caramel and spread when melted.
- Add M&Ms on top before chocolate cools.
- Chill in the fridge until set, then break into pieces.
Notes
Ensure butter and sugar are fully melted for smooth caramel.
Do not skip the chilling step for proper texture.
Explore different toppings like nuts or coconut for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 15