Description
These caramel Ritz cracker Christmas cookies are easy holiday treats that combine buttery Ritz crackers, gooey caramel, and smooth chocolate into perfect two-bite delights. They are quick to make and require minimal ingredients, making them a go-to for busy holiday baking.
Ingredients
Scale
1 box Ritz crackers
30 pieces Caramel candies (unwrapped)
2 cups Chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
1 tablespoon Coconut oil or shortening
Sea salt flakes (optional)
Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lay out half of the Ritz crackers flat side up
- Step 2: Unwrap all caramel candies and place one in the center of each cracker
- Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 3-5 minutes until caramels are softened
- Step 4: Quickly place another Ritz cracker on top of each softened caramel and press down gently
- Step 5: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth
- Step 6: Dip each cracker sandwich into the melted chocolate and tap off excess
- Step 7: Before the chocolate sets, add toppings like sea salt or sprinkles
- Step 8: Refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set the chocolate
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
These cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg