Description
Irresistible Caramel Peanut Ritz Cracker Treats bring sweet and salty magic to snack time with layers of crunchy crackers, gooey caramel, and nutty goodness. Chocolate drizzle and chopped peanuts crown these quick, no-bake delights perfect for satisfying sudden cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Crackers and Base:
- 48 Ritz crackers
Nut Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped peanuts
Topping and Sauce:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) melted chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure easy removal of treats and prevent sticking.
- Create cracker sandwiches by generously spreading peanut butter between two Ritz crackers, pressing gently to secure.
- Carefully immerse each sandwich halfway into warm caramel sauce, allowing excess to elegantly drip off for an even coating.
- While caramel remains glossy and wet, immediately scatter finely chopped peanuts over the dipped surface, pressing lightly to help them adhere.
- Transfer caramel-coated and peanut-sprinkled treats onto prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece.
- Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave at 50% power, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Artfully drizzle melted chocolate across the treats using a spoon or piping bag, creating decorative zigzag patterns.
- Refrigerate treats for approximately 25-35 minutes at 40°F until chocolate hardens completely and caramel sets firmly.
Notes
- Keep crackers at room temperature for easier spreading of peanut butter, preventing tearing or breaking.
- Use smooth peanut butter for a more consistent texture and easier application on crackers.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor variations and dietary alternatives.
- Melt chocolate in short microwave intervals or using a double boiler to prevent burning, ensuring smooth drizzling over treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg