Description
Salted Caramel Ritz Cracker Cookies are an irresistible sweet and salty treat featuring buttery Ritz crackers sandwiched with smooth, creamy caramel, then dipped in a rich chocolate almond bark coating and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Mixture
- 20 soft caramels
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Cookies
- Approximately 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers (~60 Ritz crackers)
Chocolate Coating
- 24 ounces chocolate almond bark
- Sea salt (or sprinkles), for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel: Place the soft caramels and heavy cream into a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir well. Continue microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each, until the caramel mixture is completely smooth. Set aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Ritz Sandwiches: Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Arrange half of the Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers) evenly on the sheet. Spoon about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the cooled caramel onto each cracker, spreading just enough to cover without spilling over the edges. Top each caramel-coated cracker with another Ritz cracker to form sandwiches.
- Chill the Sandwiches: Place the baking sheet with assembled cracker sandwiches into the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the caramel to set.
- Melt the Almond Bark: Melt the 24 ounces of chocolate almond bark according to the package instructions, making sure it’s smooth and ready for dipping.
- Dip and Coat: Remove the chilled Ritz cracker sandwiches from the refrigerator. Dip each sandwich into the melted chocolate almond bark, making sure to coat them fully. Shake off excess chocolate and place them back onto the lined baking sheet.
- Add the Finishing Touch: Immediately sprinkle sea salt or decorative sprinkles over each coated cookie before the chocolate sets, adding a perfect salty contrast and visually appealing finish.
- Set and Serve: Allow the almond bark to cool and harden completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving. Enjoy your delicious salted caramel Ritz cracker cookies!
Notes
- These Ritz Cracker Cookies combine salty, buttery crackers with creamy caramel and rich chocolate, making them an ideal sweet-and-salty snack or dessert.
- Be careful not to use too much caramel to prevent it from oozing out of the sandwiches.
- If you prefer a different saltiness level, adjust the amount of sea salt sprinkled on top to your taste.
- You can use milk or dark chocolate almond bark depending on your preference for chocolate intensity.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
