Candied Bacon Crackers

These Candied Bacon Crackers are an easy sweet-and-savory treat made with buttery round crackers, crispy bacon, and a caramelized brown sugar topping. Each cracker is wrapped with bacon and finished with a flavorful mixture that becomes deliciously sticky and golden as it bakes.

These Candied Bacon Crackers bring together the irresistible combination of buttery crackers, smoky bacon, and sweet caramelized brown sugar. The bacon becomes beautifully crisp in the oven while the sugar melts into a glossy coating, creating a delicious contrast between crunchy, savory, and sweet flavors.

The optional black pepper and cayenne pepper add a subtle kick that balances the sweetness, while a little maple syrup can provide an extra layer of rich, maple-inspired flavor. As the crackers bake, the ingredients come together to create a sticky, flavorful topping that makes every bite satisfying.

Perfect for parties, holidays, game-day snacks, family gatherings, and entertaining, these bacon-wrapped crackers are simple to prepare and easy to serve. Let them cool before enjoying so the caramelized coating can set slightly and the crackers develop their signature crisp texture.

Ingredients:

24 to 30 buttery round crackers (like Ritz)
12 to 15 slices of thin-cut bacon, cut in half
1/2 cup brown sugar, light or dark
1 teaspoon black pepper, optional
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a wire cooling rack inside the lined pan.
3. Arrange the crackers in a single layer on the wire rack.
4. Wrap each cracker with half a slice of bacon.
5. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
6. Generously sprinkle the sugar mixture over the top of each bacon-wrapped cracker.
7. Drizzle a small amount of maple syrup over each cracker, if using.
8. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and the sugar has melted and started bubbling.
9. Allow the crackers to cool on the rack for approximately 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Candied Bacon Crackers

These Candied Bacon Crackers are an easy sweet-and-savory treat made with buttery round crackers, crispy bacon, and a caramelized brown sugar topping.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 24

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Ingredients

  

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• 24 to 30 buttery round crackers (like Ritz)
• 12 to 15 slices of thin-cut bacon, cut in half
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, light or dark
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a wire cooling rack inside the lined pan.
3. Arrange the crackers in a single layer on the wire rack.
4. Wrap each cracker with half a slice of bacon.
5. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
6. Generously sprinkle the sugar mixture over the top of each bacon-wrapped cracker.
7. Drizzle a small amount of maple syrup over each cracker, if using.
8. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and the sugar has melted and started bubbling.
9. Allow the crackers to cool on the rack for approximately 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 24g

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