Description
Elevate your gatherings with these irresistible candied bacon crackers, where the perfect blend of sweet and savory creates a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. Crispy bacon coated in brown sugar and maple syrup tops sturdy crackers for a delightful crunch that will leave everyone asking for more. These treats are incredibly easy to make, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the festivities!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 thick-cut bacon slices
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 12 sturdy crackers (like water crackers or Ritz)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each bacon slice into thirds and arrange them on the cutting board.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
- Coat each bacon piece in the sugar mixture until fully covered.
- Place crackers on the baking sheet; top each cracker with a piece of coated bacon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crackers (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg