Salt River Bars Delight (Printable Version)

Buttery caramel layers, chocolate topping, and a hint of sea salt create a rich, indulgent treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 90 club crackers

→ Caramel Layer

02 - 227 g salted butter (1 cup)
03 - 400 g light brown sugar, packed (2 cups)
04 - 120 g graham cracker crumbs (1 cup)
05 - 180 ml heavy cream (3/4 cup)

→ Topping

06 - 255 g milk chocolate chips (1 1/2 cups)
07 - 85 g butterscotch chips (1/2 cup)
08 - 128 g creamy peanut butter (1/2 cup)
09 - Maldon sea salt, approximately 1 teaspoon, for finishing

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Line a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving excess on two long sides for later removal. Spray parchment and pan sides with nonstick spray.
02 - Arrange one layer of club crackers evenly on the parchment-lined pan, cutting as needed to fit snugly, approximately five rows of six crackers.
03 - In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and heavy cream. Melt over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and maintain for 7 minutes, stirring continuously.
04 - Pour half of the hot caramel over the first cracker layer, spreading evenly to the edges. Quickly layer a second set of crackers atop the caramel. Pour remaining caramel over the second layer, then top with the final cracker layer.
05 - Refrigerate the pan to set the caramel layers while preparing the chocolate topping.
06 - Combine milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30-45 seconds, stir, then continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
07 - Pour the chocolate mixture over the top cracker layer, spreading evenly to edges. Sprinkle approximately 1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt over the surface.
08 - Refrigerate bars for 1-2 hours to fully set. Use parchment paper edges to lift from pan before cutting into individual bars with a sharp knife.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Using a pan with straight sides facilitates easy removal; cut crackers to fit snugly for uniform layers.

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