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Salt River Bars

January 17, 2020

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Close up shot of caramel, cracker, and chocolate layers of Salt River Bars.

Oh, friends. I’m so very thrilled to be sharing this amazing Salt River Bars recipe with you! These Salt River Bars and I have been well acquainted with each other for a long while, but until recently I could only enjoy them when I went to one of my favorite restaurants, Liberty Market, in Downtown Gilbert. Locals, you know how delicious these Salt River Bars are, right?

Overhead view of Salt River Bars cut into squares with sea salt on top.

I really never even thought to try to recreate them as they seemed to be complicated with those fancy layers, and I couldn’t quite nail down the flavors. Then I decided to do a little googling and found that even though they are a local thing, there are a few copycat recipes floating around out there. I studied as many as I could find, combined and tweaked them just a bit, and came up with a very, very tasty version of my beloved Salt River Bar.

Some have even said they are better than the original, but I’ll let you make them and see what all the fuss is about for yourself. I sent out a few samples to my parents, grandparents, friends, and sweet neighbors and they loved them as much as we did! When something is this good, you really wanted to share it.

Close up shot of stacked Salt River Bars.

A Salt River Bar is essentially two layers of caramel in between three layers of Club Crackers. The topping is a thick blanket of chocolate, butterscotch and peanut butter. Maldon sea salt is the crown jewel. Sweet, salty, chewy, creamy, chocolatey perfection.

What is Maldon sea salt?

Maldon sea salt is an English salt known for its pure, clean salty taste without bitterness. It is soft and flakey, and while it can be used in cooking, it is often used as a finishing salt. It makes everything taste more flavorful, without being overly salty.

Overhead shot of cut Salt River Bars on parchment paper.

And on top of all that, these Salt River Bars really aren’t too difficult to make. Especially if you have a kiddo handy to help you lay out all the crackers. The caramel comes together quickly with just four ingredients. One of them will really surprise you! Hint: more crackers!

Hand reaching for a small square of a Salt River Bar with a grey background.

I’ve written that the recipe will yield 30 bars. This is based on the assumption that you will cut the 9 by 13 inch pan into five rows with three squares each, and then cut each of those fifteen squares into two rectangles. These babies are rich. Sometimes I like to pace myself and cut them into tiny squares, so I can lose count of how many I’ve had!

Close up view of caramel, cracker, and chocolate layer of Salt River Bars.

Please leave me a comment if you’ve tried the original Salt River Bars from Liberty Market. I think we’ll be making these bars for years to come! Hope you enjoy!

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Close up view of caramel, cracker, and chocolate layer of Salt River Bars.

Salt River Bars

★★★★★ 5 from 23 reviews
  • Author: Julie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 30 bars 1x
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Ingredients

  • 90 Club crackers
  • 1 cup butter, salted
  • 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • Maldon sea salt for finishing 

Instructions

  1. Prepare a 9 by 13 inch pan (very helpful if the pan has straight sides, like this one) by lining it with parchment paper, leaving the two long edges a bit long so that it can be used to remove the bars from the pan later.  Spray the parchment and sides of the pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Cover the bottom of the pan with the first layer of crackers on top of the parchment.  Cut the crackers to fit as needed.  I used five rows of six crackers, which covered my pan perfectly.
  3. In a medium sized heavy bottomed pan, melt butter, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and heavy cream together over medium heat, stirring constantly.  
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, continuing to stir, and boil for 7 minutes.
  5. Pour half of the caramel mixture over the crackers, spreading it evenly to the edges of the pan.  Working quickly, add another layer of crackers over the caramel.
  6. Pour the rest of the caramel over the second layer of crackers, and then add a final layer of crackers.
  7. Refrigerate the pan to chill and set the caramel layers while you make the chocolate topping.
  8. To make the chocolate topping, add milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl.  Heat for 30-45 seconds, then stir.  Microwave the chocolate in 15 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Pour the chocolate topping over the final layer of crackers, spreading it evenly to the edges.   Sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate layer to taste.  I used about 1 teaspoon. 
  9. Chill for 1-2 hours before using a sharp knife to cut into bars.  Sometimes I like to use the parchment paper edges to lift the whole thing out of the pan to make cutting easier.

Notes

This recipe was adapted from Take Two Tapas Salt River Sticks.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bar
  • Calories: 269
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 192mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.8g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 2.7g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
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Comments

  1. Linda says

    January 17, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    I can’t wait to make and take these to a ladies’ club meeting! If I just make them and keep them in the house, it would be dangerous. These probably should come with a warning! Thank you, Julie, for
    sharing.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 17, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      Good idea! They did not last long here for sure. 🙂

      Reply
      • Karen says

        October 3, 2020 at 11:22 am

        I just made these, I made 1/2 recipe in an 8×8 pan. Really good but I’m having trouble cutting them. The Carmel is really hard. Did I cook it too long?

        Reply
        • Julie says

          October 4, 2020 at 8:23 pm

          Karen, yes try cooking the caramel shorter… It should not be hard to cut through.

          Reply
    • Lee says

      April 9, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      I just made them and gained 3lbs. I’m not sure I should eat them.

      Reply
    • Kathy says

      April 20, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      Is a club cracker a brand name of a saltine that we would have in any Canadian grocery store

      Reply
      • Jami says

        April 30, 2020 at 10:57 am

        Club is a brand of cracker here in the states. any Butter Cracker that is rectangular in shape will work.

        Reply
      • andrea says

        June 4, 2020 at 7:52 pm

        Hi Kathy (fellow Canadian), I would use Christie Toppables. Very similar to Club!
        https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/toppables-cracker/6000001798041

        Reply
        • Charlie says

          July 14, 2020 at 5:46 am

          Andrea:
          Thanks so much for the idea!
          I’m also Canadian. East Coast.

          Reply
      • LINDA DANIELSEN says

        June 17, 2020 at 10:34 am

        We have them in Alberta.

        Reply
      • Heather says

        June 21, 2020 at 5:45 am

        A club cracker is more like a cross between a ritz and a saltine. Not quite as buttery as a ritz and not quite as dry or salty as a saltine.

        Reply
        • Amy Neely says

          August 1, 2020 at 7:13 pm

          I am wondering if there is a version without peanut butter, as my family is allergic to nuts. Or what could I substitute for the peanut butter?

          Reply
          • Lesannz says

            August 14, 2020 at 2:04 am

            Replace peanut butter with tahini or pumpkin seed butter

            ★★★★★

          • LIsa Hiland says

            September 6, 2020 at 10:00 pm

            I am allergic to peanuts also. I am thinking that sunflower butter might also work

      • Maureen says

        June 21, 2020 at 9:24 am

        Substitute for a club cracker? Saltine ? Her in canada

        Reply
      • AL says

        July 24, 2020 at 6:59 pm

        Club crackers are available in Canada. I’m in BC

        Reply
  2. Colleen says

    January 17, 2020 at 1:04 pm

    I’m Canadian-are club crackers the same as graham wafers or Soda crackers?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 17, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      Hi Colleen, thanks for your question. Club crackers are flakey, salty, butter crackers. Here is a link to them… Soda crackers might be similar but not as buttery.

      https://www.clubcrackers.com/en_US/home.html

      Reply
      • Brenda says

        January 17, 2020 at 3:56 pm

        Hi,
        I had the same question – not sure what the Canadian equivalent would be – I will have to search out the cracker aisle for buttery crackers!

        Reply
        • Julie says

          January 17, 2020 at 9:27 pm

          Brenda, I hope you find something that will work out well. Let me know how it goes if you make them.

          Reply
        • Nancy Nielsen says

          January 21, 2020 at 4:14 pm

          Try Christie toppables.

          Reply
          • Joy says

            March 26, 2020 at 10:31 am

            For those Canadians asking about Club Crackers, you can buy them at Walmart. I saw them in Winnipeg last week

        • Margot says

          April 9, 2020 at 11:20 pm

          Does Canada have Ritz crackers?

          Reply
      • Gail says

        June 16, 2020 at 1:01 pm

        How many bars do you get in one batch when you cut them?

        Reply
        • Julie says

          June 18, 2020 at 7:55 am

          You will get 30 bars out of this recipe. You can cut them even smaller to get more because they are very rich!

          Reply
    • Brynne says

      February 15, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      I’m from Winnipeg, and we have Club crackers at most grocery stores here. The box looks SUPER similar to Christie Toppable crackers (my husband has definitely bought Toppables when he meant to buy Club). They are very similar in taste but I find Club crackers more buttery. (they taste very similar to a square Ritz cracker)

      Reply
    • Shelda says

      February 27, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      They sell them at Canadian Walmart’s, I just bought them!

      Reply
    • Verley says

      April 2, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      They’re the same as Toppables here in Canada.

      Reply
  3. Sheryl says

    January 17, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    How many boxes of Club Crackers does it take to make 90 crackers? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 17, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      Hi Sheryl, One box will have 90 crackers, with some leftover.

      Reply
      • Connie says

        February 7, 2020 at 6:05 pm

        Thank you! I was about to ask how many boxes. This looks wonderful!

        Reply
  4. Brenda says

    January 17, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    Hi, where could I find maldon salt? Also, the instructions do not state when, how much or how the salt should be added. Please clarify. Thank you

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 17, 2020 at 9:25 pm

      Hi Brenda, I added some clarification to the recipe stating that about 1 teaspoon (or to taste) is sprinkled over the chocolate before it sets. I buy the salt from Amazon (link in the post), but you might also find it at a specialty kitchen store or a well supplied grocery. Any flakey sea salt will be good. Thank you for your question.

      Reply
  5. Teri Richards says

    January 18, 2020 at 8:52 am

    Hi is there anything I can use in place of peanut butter? I have but allergies in my family. Allergic to almonds too- sadly. Would biscoff spread work? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Charlie says

      January 18, 2020 at 10:08 am

      Hi Terri: You will probably be allergic to any nut butter.
      I think biscoff would make an awesome substitute!
      Please let me know how it turns out.
      Another alternative is to type in peanut butter substitutes into google.

      Reply
      • Jodee says

        July 28, 2020 at 6:29 pm

        Made these and they turned out FABULOUS!!! Thank you for all the effort to get this recipe out there!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Julie says

          July 29, 2020 at 10:26 am

          Thank you Jodee!

          Reply
    • Julie says

      January 18, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      Hi Teri, you could leave the peanut butter out, and add an additional 1/2 cups of either the butterscotch chips or the chocolate chips. The additional oils in the peanut butter also helps keep the chocolate layer soft as it sets, so that it doesn’t crack when you cut the bars or bite into them. So I would also add 1-2 teaspoons (best guess without testing) of oil, like vegetable, avocado, or coconut oil as you are melting the chips. Let me know how it goes if you try it. The flavor will be slightly different without the peanut butter, but I think still very good!

      Reply
      • LIsa Hiland says

        September 6, 2020 at 10:03 pm

        Thank you for your suggestion! I was thinking of using sunflower butter but extra chocolate is always great

        Reply
  6. Charlie says

    January 18, 2020 at 10:02 am

    Club crackers are by keebler. It says they resemble saltines. Does this mean I can substitute saltines in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 18, 2020 at 10:17 am

      You could try saltines but they lack the buttery flavor the Club crackers have. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Lisa Adams says

    January 22, 2020 at 11:38 am

    What can I do if I can’t use peanut butter in the topping?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 23, 2020 at 7:05 am

      Here is something you could try… you could leave the peanut butter out, and add an additional 1/2 cups of either the butterscotch chips or the chocolate chips. The additional oils in the peanut butter helps keep the chocolate layer soft as it sets, so that it doesn’t crack when you cut the bars or bite into them. So I would also add 1-2 teaspoons (best guess without testing) of oil, like vegetable, avocado, or coconut oil as you are melting the chips. Let me know how it goes if you try it. The flavor will be slightly different without the peanut butter, but I think still very good! Please let me know what you think if you try the recipe this way.

      Reply
  8. Chinazor Ominyi says

    January 23, 2020 at 5:56 am

    So tempting…and I guess delicious too.

    I have a big box of cream crackers lying around. Can I use them instead?

    Thanks for sharing this.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 23, 2020 at 7:03 am

      Hello! I think any savory cracker would work. Will they fit together snugly? Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
      • Chinazor says

        March 30, 2020 at 1:25 am

        They didn’t fit snugly but they were delicious anyway. Thanks a lot for sharing.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
  9. Pina says

    January 27, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    Hello! Excited to make this. Has anyone made it using dark chocolate?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 27, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      Hi! I think dark chocolate would be so good too. Let me know what you think!

      Reply
      • Anthony says

        February 2, 2020 at 5:33 pm

        I’m totally using dark chocolate. I’m not a big fan of butterscotch, but I feel not using it will change the integrity of the special flavor profile. I’m making them tomorrow and can’t wait!

        Reply
        • Julie says

          February 2, 2020 at 6:35 pm

          Glad you are going to give the butterscotch a try! Let me know what you think… Dark chocolate will be a good thing.

          Reply
  10. Brenda says

    February 3, 2020 at 4:58 am

    This recipe looks yummy and I can’t wait to try it. How long will they keep and how do you store
    them?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 3, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      I kept them in an airtight container at room temp and they were good for three days. Maybe longer, but we had already eaten them all. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Jody Marino says

    February 4, 2020 at 10:19 am

    Can I try using Ritz crackers?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 4, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      Hi Jody, I think using Ritz crackers would be fine for taste, but because of the round shape the caramel layer would seep through and you won’t have very defined layers. The Club Crackers fit nicely together.

      Reply
  12. Kathleen says

    February 8, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    How do I keep the first layer of caramel from seeping through to the bottom? I made these and they taste great but the caramel ended up on the bottom. Maybe my caramel wasn’t thick enough?

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 19, 2020 at 8:01 pm

      The same happens to me, and unfortunately I don’t know why either.

      Reply
  13. Liz says

    February 17, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    I am so excited to try this recipe! I am absolutely obsessed with salt river bars from Liberty Market! Every time we go, I get 2-one to eat then and another for later. They are by far my favorite treat. Thanks for turning this into a recipe I can try at home!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  14. Sheryl says

    February 23, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    I have made these three or four times now, and they are well worth the effort. Wherever I’ve taken them the reaction has been taste/swoon/gobble.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      February 23, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      Sheryl, I’m so glad! Thank you for letting me know. Taste-Swoon-Gobble is my goal!

      Reply
  15. Sara says

    March 26, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    Hello! I have had the original from Liberty – I stopped dead in my Pinterest scrolling tracks when I saw this! They are so good and one of our favorites. Of course we love everything about Liberty Market!
    -Sara from Gilbert

    Reply
    • Julie says

      March 29, 2020 at 8:41 am

      I hope you get the chance to make these! I love Liberty so much too. Joe can do no wrong 🙂

      Reply
  16. Melissa says

    April 3, 2020 at 10:00 pm

    I think I’ve seen Club crackers at Superstore, Or maybe Walmart .

    Reply
  17. Diana McLaws says

    April 5, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    I am a native Arizonan and a regular at Liberty Market, and i’ve missed these so much! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Julie says

      April 9, 2020 at 8:03 am

      Hi Diana, I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  18. Debbie J says

    April 8, 2020 at 7:52 pm

    These are really yummy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Julie says

      April 9, 2020 at 8:02 am

      Hi Debbie, I agree! Glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  19. Joni says

    April 21, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    These were AMAZING!! Will pass it on!!
    Delicious!!👍👍❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Julie says

      April 26, 2020 at 8:39 am

      Thanks so much Joni!

      Reply
  20. Victoria says

    April 23, 2020 at 3:13 am

    Superstore Coquitlam had Club Crackers in January 2020. Looking forward to making this recipe but will use dark chocolate and replace peanut butter with coconut oil.

    Reply
  21. Melody says

    April 23, 2020 at 5:33 pm

    Club crackers are sometimes called captains wafers. They are smaller than a saltine and are buttery

    Reply
  22. Yolanda says

    April 25, 2020 at 9:05 am

    Oh my goodness! I saw the picture and immediately thought “hey, those look like the one’s at Liberty Market.” I’m from Mesa, AZ and have enjoyed them. I’ll be trying your recipe tonight and I know they’ll be just as good if not better!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      April 26, 2020 at 8:37 am

      Hello Yolanda! I hope you enjoy these as much as we do. They really are something special!

      Reply
  23. Connie Rich says

    May 1, 2020 at 6:53 am

    Can these be frozen? I often make cookies for hospitality coffee hour at church.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      May 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Hi Connie, I think they should be fine to freeze, but I haven’t tried it to be sure. Hope everyone enjoys!

      Reply
  24. Brenda says

    May 3, 2020 at 6:21 am

    Oh my goodness these sound dangerously yummy. Which is exactly why I will be making these to bring to work for nurses week. I can’t wait to try them and share them

    Reply
    • Julie says

      May 3, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you Brenda, I hope everyone enjoys! I have a special place in my heart for nurses because I was a labor and delivery nurse before I started this blog. Thank you for making my recipes and for sharing them with others!

      Reply
  25. Ellen Richardson says

    May 8, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    Could you use caramel sauce (the kind you put on ice cream) and just mix in the Graham cracker crumbs?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      May 8, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      I think that might work well as a shortcut, but I’m not sure because I haven’t tested it out myself. Let me know what you think if you try!

      Reply
  26. Ellen says

    May 14, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    I made these last week. They came out perfectly–just like the photo–and everyone loved them. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      May 16, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks for letting me know, Ellen. So glad they were enjoyed!

      Reply
  27. Linda says

    May 22, 2020 at 3:27 pm

    Nabisco makes Waverly crackers which is equivalent to Keebler’s Club crackers. Maybe Waverly’s can be found in Canada?

    Reply
  28. Tarrah says

    May 24, 2020 at 6:48 am

    You’re making me nostalgic for home. I’m a Phoenix native, but moved to Oklahoma last year. We lived in Gilbert and liberty market was a weekly regular for us. I couldn’t visit without getting a salt river bar and a cortado. Saw your recipe scrolling through Pinterest. I will have to try these for a little taste of home.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      May 24, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      Hi Tarrah! I hope you get to make these and think of us all here back in AZ! Enjoy!

      Reply
  29. Kristin Leisgang says

    June 4, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    These look amazing and I can’t wait to make them. I live in Scottsdale, AZ but have never been to Liberty Market. Will definitely have to try it out now!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 8, 2020 at 11:40 am

      Yes, you must try them! Downtown Gilbert is so charming these days!

      Reply
  30. Margaret Campbell says

    June 4, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    I made these this afternoon and they are beyond delicious! Mine do not look as pretty as yours , I had a little caramel seep under the corners, but they were the biggest hit! I will be making these often. So glad I saw this recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 8, 2020 at 11:39 am

      Wonderful! Thanks Margaret!

      Reply
  31. Lisa says

    June 8, 2020 at 8:23 am

    Delicious. It was hard fitting all the crackers in perfectly, but didn’t matter. I couldn’t find butterscotch chips so used caramel pieces instead!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 8, 2020 at 11:36 am

      Thanks Lisa, sounds like a good swap!

      Reply
  32. Elaine Doherty says

    June 10, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    Should these be stored in the refrigerator or can you keep them at room temp??

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 10, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      I like to keep them in the refrigerator – especially in the summer, the top will be a little soft at room temp.

      Reply
  33. Elaine Doherty says

    June 10, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    I had no idea these were AZ original. I lived in Gilbert from 1997-2002 when there was not a lot around! These were absolutely delicious! Easy to make also!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 10, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      Downtown Gilbert is so charming these days! I’m glad you found this recipe, and hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  34. Suzanne says

    June 11, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    Can you use milk instead of heavy cream? I never have heavy cream on hand

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 12, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      Hi Suzanne, I wouldn’t recommend substituting milk for the heavy cream in this recipe.

      Reply
      • Bea says

        July 9, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        Suzanne wondering if the heavy cream substitute would be ok? You know Milk n butter since it doesn’t need to be whipped.

        Reply
  35. Tanja says

    June 16, 2020 at 7:59 am

    I bet Nutella would be good instead of peanut butter or cashew butter. I need to try this recipe

    Reply
  36. Connie Itterly says

    June 21, 2020 at 8:11 am

    Oh my goodness!!! These are yummy! Hit of the party yesterday. I will add, in the humidity, I needed to keep them in the refrigerator. Everyone requested them for the next party! Thanks for sharing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 21, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      So glad, Connie! Thanks for letting me know how they turned out!

      Reply
  37. Sondra says

    June 29, 2020 at 10:21 am

    I am gluten free what cracker can I use. Thank you

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  38. Tania says

    July 6, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    What can I use instead of peanut butter?

    Reply
  39. Bea says

    July 9, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    Hubby has a meeting of the car guys every Wednesday night. So I have been using them as guinea pigs. I made this yesterday and not only were the guys happy my 5 yr old grandson wants these for his birthday instead of cake. One of the guys brought some home to his wife, she wanted the recipe so I posted a link to here. 2 thumbs and 2 big toes up on this recipe as the 5 yr old says.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  40. Melissa Armstrong says

    July 17, 2020 at 9:49 am

    Can these be made ahead of time? Like, the day before?

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    • Julie says

      July 17, 2020 at 10:05 am

      Yes, that’s fine. I like to keep them in the fridge.

      Reply
  41. Angela Frolander says

    July 18, 2020 at 9:17 am

    I have made 3 pans so far. Definitely a new favorite for the fam. My only issue is that I haven’t been able prevent the caramel from seeping under the bottom layer of crackers. I lay them flat and close together and I still have some that get the caramel underneath. I cook the caramel for the full 7 minutes after it comes to a boil and looks like the same consistency you show in your video. Any tips? Not that it detracts from the flavor AT ALL. These are wonderful and I will make them again and again – caramel on the bottom or not! Oh, and I did use the flaky sea salt because I didn’t have any of the salt you recommended and it was still great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Julie says

      July 18, 2020 at 11:00 am

      I’m so glad you like them! I’m finding this to be a common issue – does your pan have curved sides? A pan like this one, with very square sides, will really help keep things in place.
      https://amzn.to/2ZIZflb

      Reply
      • Angel Frolander says

        July 18, 2020 at 1:28 pm

        The one I used was pretty square but didn’t have quite the sharp angles that this one has. I will try it! Who doesn’t need another 9 x 13, right? 😉

        Reply
  42. Jackie says

    July 20, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    Thank you for this recipe. I modified a bit but I usually do that. Instead of chocolate and butterscotch chips to make the topping I used 4 semi-sweet bakers chocolate blocks and the peanut butter. Not so sweet as used chips.
    I’ve shared with loads of friends because these bars are simply delicious. I’ve tried different crackers and I’ve found Toppables (Canadian cracker) are the best texture.
    Again, thank you again. Simply awesome!

    Reply
  43. Diana says

    July 21, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    Made these, delicious!

    ★★★★★

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  44. Kyle says

    July 26, 2020 at 10:52 am

    Made these a couple times now. Soooo good! And easy to make!

    ★★★★★

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  45. Susan Montplaisir says

    July 26, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    I haven’t made these yet, but I live real close to Liberty Market and have eaten them there many times! Yum!!!

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  46. Lori says

    July 28, 2020 at 2:28 am

    Is there a reason you wait to sprinkle on the sea salt after they’ve set? It would seem to me that it would adhere better if you put it on before you put them in the fridge for the final chill.

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    • Julie says

      July 29, 2020 at 10:26 am

      You can definitely do that!

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  47. Johanna says

    July 30, 2020 at 10:16 am

    Thank you for such a nice instructional video. Very nicely done, without extra wordiness or redundancy.

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  48. Anna balistreri says

    August 4, 2020 at 1:41 pm

    Hello my name is anna balistreri and I’m trying to figure out the points per serving on the he salt river bar for weight watchers but when I put in all the info it is asking for the added sugar or it won’t let me go on to final step would you be able to send it to me I will give you my email address aannabalistreri65 @gmail.com

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  49. debra goll says

    August 6, 2020 at 11:06 am

    I made these this morning my 14th month old grandbaby helped me, as always…..we smell and taste the ingredients before we put them in the bowl………he’s going to be a chef one day!!!!!! Anyway the bars turned out fabulously, very rich 💰💰💰………but so delish!!!!!!!! But where should they be stored in a container where fridge, counter????

    ★★★★★

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    • Julie says

      August 6, 2020 at 11:20 am

      Love that you are cooking with your grandbaby! I like to keep them in the fridge so the top layer doesn’t get too soft. Thanks for letting me know how they turned out!

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  50. Candy says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    I have made with saltines and still delicious.

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  51. Rae says

    September 13, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    Where does the Waldon sea salt come into play?

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    • Julie says

      September 13, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Rae, I see why that’s confusing… I mention it in the recipe instructions – it’s just an option to sprinkle it over the chocolate layer at the end. I’ll list it in the recipe list so it’s more clear. Thanks!

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  52. April says

    September 16, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    These are sinful!!! The whole family loved them. We will definitely be making them again. They have everything you want in a treat, sweet/salty/crunchy/chewy.

    ★★★★★

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  53. Andrea says

    September 16, 2020 at 4:03 pm

    These are super delicious! I did have trouble though. When I poured the first half of the caramel sauce, my crackers all started to float. I couldn’t get them to stay on the bottom of the pan, so the caramel is all on the bottom and they’re a mess to eat. I thought I was pouring slowly… Any tips?

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  54. Julie says

    September 30, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    I’m so excited to find this recipe! I have been enjoying Salt River Bars for some time at Liberty Market, which is ironically my favorite restaurant giving that I live in California. I’ve thought of recreating them myself but I’m grateful you figured it out! So pumped!

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  55. Mark Rappleye says

    November 10, 2020 at 11:33 am

    The Best!! I made it twice in a row I shared it several times here in Fayetteville NC.
    It turns out a little gooeyer than picture 🙂

    ★★★★★

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  56. Holly James says

    November 27, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    Love this recipe. Thank you for sharing it. The only thing I don’t like is the cracker on the bottom. They are such a pretty goody, until you see the cracker on the bottom. I wonder if one could put a layer of chocolate down, then cracker, Caramel, etc.??

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  57. Elyse says

    December 2, 2020 at 11:25 am

    Hi! I really want to make these for my family’s Christmas Day brunch. I work the night before, so I was wondering if they can be made the day before and kept in the fridge until a few hours before our gathering?

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    • Julie says

      December 2, 2020 at 11:27 am

      Yes, that will work out just fine. Enjoy!

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  58. Elaine Doherty says

    December 13, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    These look heavenly. I want to make some for myself and also send them to my sister in another state. Do they need to be kept refrigerated after they are made and cut?

    ★★★★★

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  59. Debbie says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:05 am

    Oh my goodness. These little babies are decadant. They turned out perfect. Only thing I can say ladies is stir, stir, stir that caramel. This will be added to our family list of favorite desserts for a long time to come. I never had the original so I can’t speak to how good those were, but if they are better than these, I can see them causing major issues with over-indulgence. Thank you for perfecting a perfect little dessert.

    ★★★★★

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  60. Ariel says

    December 17, 2020 at 6:35 am

    These were really good! I will probably try peanut butter chips instead of butterscotch, but that’s just a personal preference

    ★★★★★

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  61. Tina says

    December 20, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    Delicious! I’ve now made 5 or 6 times! Taste just like you described! A big hit!

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    • Julie says

      December 20, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      So glad! Thank you, Tina.

      Reply

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