Description
Indulge in the decadent and irresistible Salt River Bars. These sweet and salty treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving a delicious dessert. Layers of buttery crackers sandwich rich caramel and a luscious chocolate topping, finished with a sprinkle of Maldon sea salt for the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Club crackers layer:
- 90 Club crackers
Caramel layer:
- 1 cup butter, salted
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cups heavy cream
Chocolate topping:
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- Maldon sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Layer the crackers: Arrange a layer of Club crackers on the bottom of the pan.
- Make the caramel: In a pan, melt butter, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and heavy cream. Boil for 7 minutes.
- Layer and chill: Pour half of the caramel over crackers, add another cracker layer, then top with remaining caramel. Chill.
- Prepare chocolate topping: Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter. Spread over caramel layer and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Chill and cut: Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, then cut into bars with a sharp knife.
Notes
- This recipe was adapted from Take Two Tapas Salt River Sticks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bar
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 192mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.8g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 2.7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg