Description
Caramel Peanut Ritz Cracker Treats blend sweet, salty, crunchy, and gooey goodness all in one bite! Buttery Ritz crackers are topped with smooth caramel, crunchy peanuts, and rich chocolate drizzle — an easy, irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
- 1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Arrange Ritz crackers in a single layer on the sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel candies and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Spoon a dollop of melted caramel onto each cracker.
- Sprinkle salted peanuts over the caramel.
- In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the crackers topped with caramel and peanuts.
- Optional: sprinkle sea salt on top while chocolate is still warm.
- Allow treats to cool at room temperature until set.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the peanuts before adding.
- Milk, dark, or white chocolate chips all work — choose your favorite!
- Perfect for holiday trays, bake sales, or quick gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins (microwave only)
- Category: Snack / Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Ritz cracker treats, caramel peanuts, sweet and salty snack, easy dessert, no-bake recipe