Easy Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies
Make these simple, no-bake Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies for a perfect salty-sweet holiday treat. They combine buttery crackers, gooey caramel, and a chocolate topping for an irresistible snack ideal for cookie exchanges.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (about 36 crackers)
- 1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped (or soft caramel sauce)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
- Festive sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the Ritz crackers in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the caramel candies and butter. Stir constantly until the caramel is completely melted and smooth. Do not let it boil.
- Spoon about one teaspoon of the warm caramel mixture evenly over the top of each cracker.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, or until the caramel layer is firm.
- While the caramel sets, prepare the chocolate topping. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Remove the crackers from the refrigerator. Dip the caramel side of each cracker into the melted chocolate, or drizzle the chocolate over the crackers.
- Immediately top the wet chocolate with festive sprinkles.
- Return the cookies to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set. Store these easy Christmas cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use soft caramel sauce instead of melting candies. You will need about 1/2 cup of sauce.
- If you want a homemade Twix style cookie, use dark chocolate for dipping.
- These are excellent no bake holiday treats perfect for making ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 5