Ultimate Sweet & Salty Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Bars
Create these irresistible Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies for a festive treat that balances salty crunch with gooey caramel and chocolate. They are simple to make and perfect for holiday cookie exchanges.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 48 Ritz crackers
- 24 soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1½ cups milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the Ritz crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place one unwrapped caramel candy on top of each cracker.
- Bake for 4 to 5 minutes, or just until the caramel softens and melts slightly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the sheet from the oven. Immediately press a second Ritz cracker on top of each melted caramel to create a sandwich.
- Return the cracker sandwiches to the oven for 1 to 2 more minutes, just until the caramel oozes slightly from the sides.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes until the caramel sets slightly.
- While the cookies cool, melt the chocolate chips. You can do this using a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cracker sandwiches.
- If using, immediately sprinkle with sea salt, crushed candy canes, or holiday sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or storing. This makes a great make ahead Christmas sweet.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, substitute milk chocolate with dark chocolate chips.
- If you prefer a thicker chocolate layer, melt the chocolate and spread it over the crackers instead of drizzling.
- These are excellent for cookie exchange favorites and travel well for homemade holiday gifts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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