Saltine Caramel Bars

Name: Saltine Caramel Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 36 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers, divided; 1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided; 1 cup almonds; 1 can sweetened condensed milk

These simple dessert bars are great for a weeknight dinner. Made with just 4 ingredients layered in a pan and baked, you'll be surprised at how delicious they are!

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Servings:

Makes 24 servings, 1 bar each.

Ingredient list

36 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers, divided
1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 cup chopped whole natural almonds
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.

Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan; spray with cooking spray. Arrange 24 crackers in single layer on bottom of prepared pan, cutting crackers to fit if necessary. Crush remaining crackers.

Reserve 1/4 cup chocolate chips for later use. Top cracker layer in pan with remaining chocolate chips, nuts and crushed crackers. Pour milk evenly over ingredients in pan.

Bake 25 to 30 min. or until lightly browned. Cool.

Melt reserved chocolate chips as directed on package; drizzle over dessert. Refrigerate 5 min. or until chocolate is firm. Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

Recipe Tips

SubstituteSubstitute pecans, walnuts or roasted peanuts for the almonds.
SubstitutePrepare using bittersweet or dark chocolate chips.
How to Easily Drizzle the Melted ChocolateSpoon melted chocolate into resealable plastic bag; cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag. Use to drizzle chocolate over dessert.