Description
Salted Caramel Ritz Cracker Cookies are a delightful sweet-and-salty treat combining buttery Ritz crackers, smooth melted caramel, and a rich chocolate almond bark coating, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. These no-bake cookies offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them an irresistible snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Filling
- 20 soft caramels
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Cookie Base
- Approximately 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers (~60 Ritz crackers)
Chocolate Coating
- 24 ounces chocolate almond bark
- Sea salt (or sprinkles) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Caramel: Place the 20 soft caramels and 2 tablespoons of 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 smooth. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble Crackers: Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Arrange half of the Ritz crackers (~30 crackers) on the sheet. Spoon about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the caramel mixture onto each cracker, spreading to cover but avoiding spillage over the edges. Top each with another Ritz cracker to form sandwiches.
- Chill Sandwiches: Place the assembled cracker sandwiches in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the caramel to set.
- Melt Chocolate Bark: Following package directions, melt the 24 ounces of chocolate almond bark until smooth.
- Coat Cookies: Dip each chilled cracker sandwich into the melted almond bark, shaking off excess chocolate. Place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet immediately and sprinkle sea salt or sprinkles over the top while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set and Serve: Allow the coated cookies to cool at room temperature until the chocolate almond bark is completely set. Enjoy your salted caramel Ritz cracker cookies!
Notes
- These cookies deliver the perfect combination of salty, sweet, and chocolatey flavors and are very easy to make with no baking required.
- Use soft caramels for the smoothest filling; if using firm caramels, microwave times may vary.
- Sea salt enhances the flavors but can be adjusted or substituted with sprinkles for a different appearance.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh.
- These cookies are great for parties and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 178
- 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
