Description
These no-bake Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies are the ultimate sweet and salty holiday treat. Featuring buttery Ritz crackers filled with soft caramel and dipped in smooth chocolate, they’re perfect for gifting, dessert trays, or snacking by the fire. Easy to make, festive, and wildly addictive!
Ingredients
60 Ritz crackers
1 bag (11 oz) soft caramels
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Unwrap the soft caramels and place them in a microwave-safe bowl with the heavy cream. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth.
2. Lay half the Ritz crackers flat on a parchment-lined tray. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted caramel onto each cracker, then top with another cracker to form a sandwich. Let them cool slightly to set.
3. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 20-second increments until smooth and glossy.
4. Dip each caramel-filled sandwich halfway or fully into the chocolate. Place back on the tray.
5. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt if desired. Chill the tray in the fridge for 10-15 minutes until firm.
Notes
Use soft caramels like Kraft or Werther’s for best melting results.
Let the caramel set slightly before dipping in chocolate to avoid slipping.
Store in fridge for longer freshness and a firmer bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: caramel ritz cookies, no bake christmas cookies, holiday sweet treats