Sweet, Salty & Irresistibly Addictive!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ 5 ingredients – pantry staples only!
✔️ 15 minutes active time – quick & easy
✔️ Perfect sweet-salty combo – Ritz + caramel + peanuts
✔️ Great for gifting – stores beautifully
Ingredients
The Base
- 1-2 sleeves Ritz crackers (~24 crackers)
Caramel Layer
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup butter (salted preferred)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
Flavor Boosters
- 3 tbsp milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanuts, roughly chopped
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Base (5 mins)
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Arrange Ritz crackers in single layer
2️⃣ Make the Caramel (10 mins)
- In saucepan, combine:
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Cook over medium heat 7-8 mins, stirring constantly
- Reduce heat, add:
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Peanuts
- Cook 2 more mins until thickened
3️⃣ Assemble (5 mins)
- Spoon 1 tbsp caramel onto each cracker
- Let cool 1 hour to set
4️⃣ Serve & Store
- Keep in airtight container for up to 1 week
- Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate
Pro Tips
🔥 For thicker caramel: Cook 1-2 mins longer
🥜 Nut alternatives: Try pecans or pretzels
🎁 Gifting idea: Layer in mason jars with parchment between layers
Nutrition (Per Cookie)
| Calories | Carbs | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 12g | 7g | 2g |
These bite-sized delights disappear fast!
👉 Tag your creations #RitzDelight ✨
