1-First: preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil for even baking. This setup helps the crackers cook just right and makes cleanup a breeze. Once your oven is ready, spread the 8.8 ounces of peanut butter-filled cracker sandwiches in a single layer on the sheet.

2-Next: in a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the ½ cup salted sweet cream butter, ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon to a low boil. Stir frequently for 1 to 1½ minutes until it thickens up nicely. This mixture is what gives the bites their sweet, glossy coat.

3-Then: remove the saucepan from the heat and spoon the butter mixture over the crackers. Toss them gently to coat evenly, ensuring every piece gets that flavorful touch. Pop the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10 minutes, letting the magic happen as they start to crisp up.

4-While they bake, mix 3 tablespoons granulated sugar with ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. This combo will add the final crispy layer. Once the time is up, take the crackers out, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over them evenly, and let everything cool completely before breaking into bite-sized pieces.

5-For an air fryer twist, preheat to 350°F and cook the coated crackers for 7 minutes instead. Always let them rest for about 30 minutes to set properly. Overall, this takes just 55 minutes from start to finish, including prep time of 10 minutes and cook time of 15 minutes.