No-Bake Chocolate-Dipped Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies
Make these simple, sweet, and salty holiday cookies using Ritz crackers, caramel, and chocolate. This no-bake recipe is perfect for quick holiday treat preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 30 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (about 30 crackers)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup caramel topping (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
- Holiday sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and butter. Stir constantly until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a full boil.
- Boil the mixture for exactly 1 minute, stirring gently. Do not overcook.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the caramel topping until fully combined.
- Working quickly, dip each Ritz cracker into the hot caramel mixture, coating the top surface completely. You can use a fork or tongs for dipping.
- Place the coated crackers onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the caramel layer to set slightly, about 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle or dip the caramel side of each cracker into the melted chocolate.
- Immediately sprinkle with holiday sprinkles, if desired.
- Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
- Store the finished cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
- If you prefer a full coating, you can dip the entire cracker into the caramel mixture, but ensure you work quickly before the caramel hardens.
- For a saltier flavor, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the chocolate before it sets.
- You can substitute milk or white chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chips based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 15