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Salted Caramel Chocolate Crack Bars

Decadent layered dessert bars with a buttery crunch base, gooey caramel center, rich chocolate topping, and flaky sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Autumn
Servings 16 bars
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Ingredients
  

Base

  • 2 cups crushed buttery crackers
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed

Filling

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
  • 0.75 cup caramel sauce thick

Topping

  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix crushed crackers, melted butter, and brown sugar until combined.
  • Press mixture firmly into prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over hot crust, followed by caramel sauce.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top and return to oven for 5–7 minutes until melted.
  • Spread melted chocolate evenly and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  • Cool completely, then refrigerate until set before slicing into bars.

Notes

For clean slices, chill thoroughly and use a warm knife.
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