Candied Bacon Crackers
These candied bacon crackers combine crispy bacon, brown sugar, and a hint of spice atop buttery crackers, perfect for snacking or parties.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment or foil
- 1 wire rack sprayed with nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 36 Club crackers or any buttery crackers
- ½ lb regular sliced bacon avoid thick cut
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional or black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and place a wire rack on top; spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange crackers in a single layer on the wire rack.
- Cut bacon into thirds or fourths and place one piece on each cracker.
- Mix brown sugar and cayenne pepper, then sprinkle about one teaspoon of the mixture over each bacon piece.
- Bake for 22 minutes or until bacon is crisp and browned, taking care not to over-brown the crackers.
- Loosen crackers from the rack before cooling completely and allowing them to harden before serving.
Notes
- Use regular sliced bacon, not thick cut, for best results.
- Carefully monitor baking time to avoid overly browned crackers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Substitute cayenne with black pepper for a milder spice.