Layered Caramel Cracker Bars

Every year, without fail, once we start talking about caramel and, in particular, Peter’s Caramel, we get sooo many questions about how the heck to use up all 5lbs of the loaf! Because after dipping caramel apples, you inevitably end up with some caramel leftover – and we want to use every bit of it!

Which brings us to caramel season 2020… we tasked members of the Gygi staff to share some ways in which they love using the caramel that don’t fit the status quo (i.e. not caramel apples or dipped pretzel rods), but something new and exciting! Enter: the homemade twix bar. When Kristie brought a pan of these in to share, we DEVOURED them. Seriously, they are so good. And take only a few minutes to whip together!

We’ll be adding this to our annual caramel treat-making from now on.

Start by lining your sheet pan with a layer of aluminum foil (this makes it easy to remove the bars later and cut them!) and spray lightly with cooking spray (to keep the sticky caramel from sticking!). Arrange your first layer of crackers (27 crackers will fit a quarter size sheet pan nicely), then drizzle and spread melted caramel over the whole layer. Repeat three times for a total of six layers.

Once your third and final layer of caramel is spread out, and your melted chocolate and spread to cover. While the chocolate is still moist, sprinkle your topping of choice all over! We used fall themed leaf sprinkles, but also think some shredded coconut or chopped nuts would be delicious! Use whatever you feel like. There are no rules!

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Layered Caramel Cracker Bars

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Serves: 30

Crunchy, buttery club crackers compliment the gooey, sweet Peter's Caramel in a homemade Twix treat sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

1 box Club Crackers

1.5lbs Peter's Caramel, melted

1 C Milk or Dark chocolate chips/wafers, melted

Sprinkles for topping (or nuts, coconut, etc)

Instructions

1

Line a quarter size baking sheet with foil

2

Spray lightly with cooking spray

3

Lay down one layer of crackers (27 club crackers fits the quarter size sheet nicely)

4

Pour 1/3 of your melted caramel over the cracker layer, spreading to coat all crackers

5

Repeat three times

6

Over third layer of caramel, spread melted chocolate to cover the top

7

Sprinkle with desired toppings (sprinkles, nuts, shredded coconut, etc)

8

Place tray in freezer for 10-15 minutes

9

Remove and cut into bars of desired size

10

Serve at room temperature

Notes

These bars can be refrigerated for storage but keep in mind that the caramel will harden when cold. You'll want to remove from the fridge and let reach room temperature before serving so the caramel is nice and soft.