Upon encountering the recipe for Caramelized Cheez-Its for the first time, I found myself both dubious and fascinated. I’ve got a real fondness for the Chicago Mix of cheddar and caramel popcorn, which Garrett Popcorn has made legendary—every Christmas, I purchase an entire tin. Without hesitation, I requested our Test Kitchen experts to prepare a batch. The outcome was a delightful savory-sweet treat that truly hits the spot. Every single one of our recipe testers gave it a thumbs-up.
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Creating these brown sugar-coated crackers requires just a few ingredients and a minimal amount of cooking time. Here’s a quick guide on how to whip up a batch at home.
In a pan, melt together butter, brown sugar, and light corn syrup. Cook on a low to medium heat until the mixture is uniformly smooth. Once removed from the heat, mix in baking soda. Spread a box of Cheez-It crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle the caramel over them. Bake for an hour, giving it a stir every 15 minutes. Allow it to cool entirely before indulging.
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Why stick to standard-sized crackers? We mixed in both large and regular Cheez-Its, and I’m sure it would also be divine with other twists like white cheddar, toasted, or pepper jack. Boost the flavor by adding a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to the caramel glaze. Cayenne pepper would also do the trick. For a touch of variety, consider adding pretzels, mixed nuts, or cereal to the snack mix. Enhance the sweetness even further by incorporating a handful of chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates into the cooled Cheez-It mixture. Store the caramel cheese crackers in an airtight container and they’ll keep for up to 3 days.
There’s no better time than now to prepare a batch of these caramelized crackers. They’re the ideal pre-made treat for any gathering, simple to personalize, store, and serve. Set out a bowl at your next shindig, movie night, or game day, and be ready for it to vanish rapidly. If you’re like us, you’ll find yourself reaching for more handfuls than you anticipated.
