These Sea Salted Cinnamon Graham Cracker Pralines are a decadent buttery graham cracker cookie topped with a twist on classic Southern pralines. They're simple to make using graham crackers to form the crust that are then smothered with the gooey caramel topping filled with pecans and baked. The only hard part about this recipe is waiting for them to cool enough to eat.
Sea Salted Cinnamon Graham Cracker Pralines
Graham cracker cookies are another one of those beloved old school treats so, I wanted to share my take on them with you. Being a lover of all things caramel, I tend to stick to that theme when making these. However, I have known some cooks to add chocolate. It's no secret we love our pecans in the South, so that's my personal preference for these graham cracker pralines. Almonds or English walnuts would be great substitutes, if you prefer. Chill these graham cracker pralines until set before separating the graham crackers into pieces and cutting into rectangles or triangles, then enjoy a sweet taste of the South with very little effort.
Other Praline Goodies to Enjoy
Being a fan of all things praline, I'm delighted to share even more ways to enjoy this heavenly concoction. Checkout the recipe for Pecan Praline Thumbprints from Taste and Tell and Chocolate Cheesecake with Praline Sauce from the Pint-Sized Baker.
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Sea Salted Cinnamon Graham Cracker Pralines
Servings: 48 pieces
Calories: 93kcal
Ingredients
- 12 whole graham crackers
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt divided
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup pecan pieces
- ¼ cup English toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil leaving enough overhang to easily lift from the pan. If using foil, generously butter.
- Lay the graham crackers side by side without overlapping.
- On the stovetop in a heavy bottomed saucepan, melt together the butter, light brown sugar and ¼ teaspoon sea salt. Once melted, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly over medium heat.
- Remove from the heat and add the ground cinnamon, vanilla and pecan pieces. Stir until combined.
- Pour the hot mixture over the graham crackers spreading until all are covered. Sprinkle the top with ¼ cup toffee bits.
- Bake for 10 minutes until bubbly. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining sea salt.
- Place onto a cooling rack to cool completely, then chill.
- Use a sharp knife to cut into desired shapes.
- Store at room temperature tightly sealed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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Leanne Perkins
If I was on death row, I might request this for my last meal! Soooooooooo good!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
V B
Hello! Is the topping chewy? Thank you!
Melissa
Slightly, but I wouldn't describe it as chewy like a caramel candy, if that's what you're wondering.
Mary
Very nice. My first attempt came out perfectly. I love the salty/cinnamon/caramel flavor.
TIFFANY DISHONG
Is there a way to incorporate bourbon to the sauce without throwing off the setting up stage?
Melissa
Hi Tiffany, it's a great question, I haven't tested it. That said, a small amount (like 2-3 Tbsp) would likely do fine but, I wouldn't get too heavy handed. If you try it come back and let us know how it goes.
Gail Vickers
How do I incorporate chocolate into this recipe?
Melissa
I suppose you could sprinkle chocolate hips on top while the topping is hot.
Tammy Scoggins
It would have been a big nice tip if you had noted in the recipe how quick the mixture hardens up. I had to make two batches of the mixture due to not being able to cover the crackers completely due to it hardening.
Melissa
It should never harden that quickly, unless it was cooked longer than 2 minutes which took it to candy stage. The cooking time isn't optional, if you cook this candy topping beyond soft ball stage there is no way to correct it, it will harden. That's clearly what happened. Only cook the mixture for 2 minutes as it says in the recipe.
Candice Bergstrom
I completely agree with your reply. This simple & quick treat is fantastic!🏆💯 I'm looking forward to trying some more of your recipes. THANK YOU for all of the hard work that has clearly been invested into making your website a pleasant & uncomplicated place for fellow foodies to find some good ol' fashioned cookin' inspiration!👩🏼🍳
Melissa
Thanks Candice!
Candice Bergstrom
Is it possible that you overcooked the sauce? Anytime sugar is in a sauce, the cooking time must be followed exactly as instructed in the recipe. I'm sure that most (if not all) bakers have made a mistake while making a new recipe that took a few tries until they figured out what the problem is. It took me 3-4 frustrating fails the first time I tried making candy (hard suckers, peanut brittle, etc), because candy making requires precise cooking times too, & just like the sauce in this recipe, if it's even slightly overcooked it can't be corrected. Anyway, I hope you've tried this recipe again, since posting your comment, & that you ended up with positive results. It's a great recipe. It'll be really easy to make once you figure out what went wrong before. When I mess up, I find it helps to go over the recipe to make sure I didn't miss anything in the directions, & that I measured the ingredients correctly.🙃
Fran
I cannot eat cinnamon. Would the flavor be like regular pralines without it? Thanks for a yummy recipe. =^..^=
Melissa
They'll still be delicious feel free to omit.
Ann
What is the name of the background music on this recipe?
Melissa
Oh dear, I'm not sure my video team puts that together for me.
Mary
Melissa, are these stored at room temperature or chilled in the refrigerator? How early can I make them for Christmas?
Melissa
You can store these at room temperature in an airtight container up to 3 days in advance.
Cindy
Is this something a diabeetic could eat?
Melissa
This is a full sugar dessert and not low carb at all.
Merry
You’re kidding aren’t you?
Roger
Don't know if I can wait for these to bake, cool, and chill!
Melissa
They are SO good hope you like them!
The Better Baker
Fabulous 'dress up' for sure! Oh how I love my graham crackers...and this is a fabulous way to get them ready to share. So glad you shared.
Melissa
Thank you!
Jenni
Bring it on! These look amazing - love taking graham cracker toffee to the next level.
Melissa
Thanks Jenni!
Melissa
Hi Jo, in this case, I don't think so. When baking into a cake or sweet bread yes, but, not when making pralines. Great question!
jo collins
Melissa, could apple sauce be substituted for the butter?
Thanks. jo collins
Melissa
Indeed they are. ☺
Melissa
Indeed they are. ☺
Carol at Wild Goose Teaw
Oh my goodness I can't believe what a awesome dress up this is for plain ol' graham crackers. They are ready to go to the 'prom'
in this outfit. I live up North and I prefer pecans too. Lol