Description
Salted Caramel Ritz Cracker Cookies combine the buttery crunch of Ritz crackers with smooth, rich caramel and a luscious chocolate almond bark coating, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect sweet-and-salty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Filling
- 20 soft caramels
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Cookies
- Approximately 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers (~60 Ritz crackers)
- Sea salt (or sprinkles) for topping
Chocolate Coating
- 24 ounces chocolate almond bark
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel: Place the soft caramels and heavy cream in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the caramel mixture is completely smooth. Allow it to cool for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly and avoid melting the crackers.
- Assemble the Ritz Sandwiches: Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Arrange half of the Ritz crackers on the sheet. Spoon about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the cooled caramel onto each cracker, enough to cover the surface without spilling over the edges. Top each with another Ritz cracker to create a sandwich.
- Chill the Cookies: Place the baking sheet with the assembled cracker sandwiches in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the caramel set and makes the sandwiches easier to dip in chocolate.
- Melt the Chocolate Almond Bark: Following the package instructions, melt the 24 ounces of chocolate almond bark until smooth and ready for dipping.
- Dip and Decorate: Remove the chilled Ritz sandwich cookies from the refrigerator. Dip each sandwich completely into the melted chocolate, shaking gently to remove any excess coating. Return the chocolate-covered sandwiches to the lined baking sheet and immediately sprinkle the tops with sea salt or sprinkles for that perfect sweet-salty balance.
- Set the Coating: Let the dipped cookies sit at room temperature until the chocolate almond bark has fully set and hardened. Once set, they are ready to serve and enjoy.
Notes
- These Ritz Cracker Cookies create an irresistible blend of sweet and salty flavors, highlighted by buttery crackers, creamy caramel, and silky chocolate.
- Be careful not to add too much caramel to prevent overflow during assembly.
- Cooling the caramel and chilling the cookie sandwiches are essential steps to ensure the chocolate coating adheres nicely.
- Use sea salt rather than table salt for a better texture and flavor balance.
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
