Description
These Irresistible Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies are your go-to no-bake holiday treat. They’re perfect for cookie trays, last-minute party contributions, or edible gifts. A quick and easy dessert idea that delivers a balance of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy. Perfect for anyone hunting down easy recipes, food ideas for Christmas, or festive no-bake snack options.
Ingredients
48 Ritz crackers
24 soft caramels
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or melting wafers
Optional: crushed peppermint, flaky sea salt, or holiday sprinkles
Instructions
1. Lay out 24 Ritz crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Melt caramels with heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
3. Stir in peanut butter and mix until creamy.
4. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the caramel-peanut butter mixture onto each cracker and top with another cracker to create a sandwich.
5. Freeze the cracker sandwiches for 20 minutes until firm.
6. Melt chocolate chips or melting wafers in the microwave or double boiler until smooth.
7. Dip each sandwich into melted chocolate, covering fully.
8. Place dipped cookies back onto parchment paper and add toppings before chocolate sets.
9. Let them sit at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to harden.
10. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
Freeze the sandwiches before dipping for clean, even coating.
Use good quality chocolate for best flavor and shine.
Avoid freezing after dipping to prevent condensation on the chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, no bake dessert, easy cookie recipe, Ritz cracker cookies, caramel cookies, holiday snacks