Description
These Salt River Bars are a delightful no-bake treat combining layers of crisp crackers, rich caramel, and a smooth chocolate-peanut butter topping, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect for any gathering, these bars offer a sweet and salty flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 90 Club crackers
- 1 cup butter, salted
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 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 a 9 by 13 inch pan by lining it with parchment paper, leaving the two long edges a bit long so that it can be used to remove the Salt River Bars from the pan later. Spray the parchment and sides of the pan with nonstick spray.
- Cover the bottom of the pan with the first layer of crackers on top of the parchment. Cut the crackers to fit as needed. You will use about five rows of six crackers to cover the pan perfectly for these Salt River Bars.
- In a medium sized heavy bottomed pan, melt butter, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and heavy cream together over medium heat, stirring constantly to create the caramel for your Salt River Bars.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, continuing to stir, and boil for 7 minutes. This creates the perfect caramel for the Salt River Bars.
- Pour half of the caramel mixture over the crackers, spreading it evenly to the edges of the pan. Working quickly, add another layer of crackers over the caramel, forming the next layer of your Salt River Bars.
- Pour the rest of the caramel over the second layer of crackers, and then add a final layer of crackers. This completes the base layers of the Salt River Bars.
- Refrigerate the pan to chill and set the caramel layers while you make the chocolate topping. This step is important for perfect Salt River Bars.
- To make the chocolate topping, add milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30-45 seconds, then stir. Microwave the chocolate in 15 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Pour the chocolate topping over the final layer of crackers, spreading it evenly to the edges. Sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate layer to taste. About 1 teaspoon is recommended for these Salt River Bars.
- Chill for 1-2 hours before using a sharp knife to cut into bars. You can use the parchment paper edges to lift the whole thing out of the pan to make cutting the Salt River Bars easier. Enjoy your delicious Salt River Bars!
Notes
- Using a pan with straight sides is very helpful for these Salt River Bars.
- Ensure caramel is evenly spread for consistent Salt River Bars.
- Chilling time is crucial for the Salt River Bars to set properly.
- A sharp knife makes cutting the Salt River Bars much easier.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg