Description
Experience the perfect harmony of sweet and salty with these easy-to-make Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies, a festive treat sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers)
- 1 cup caramel chews (unwrapped)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Assemble Your Crackers: Place half of the Ritz crackers on the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt Your Caramels: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unwrapped caramel chews with 1 tablespoon of water. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle and Top: Spoon melted caramel generously onto each cracker base and top with another cracker to create sandwiches.
- Add Chocolate: While still warm, sprinkle chocolate chips over each sandwich to allow them to melt slightly.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt: Finish by sprinkling a pinch of sea salt over each cookie.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool before transferring them to a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies (40g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: <1mg
Keywords: Customize your cookies by swapping out caramel for peanut butter or adding seasonal spices like cinnamon. For added texture, try using flavored Ritz crackers or additional toppings like sprinkles or crushed candy canes.