Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies Recipe
These Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies combine the salty crunch of Ritz crackers with a sweet caramel center and a smooth white chocolate coating, topped with festive red, white, and green sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these no-bake treats are easy to make and delightful for all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 24 Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (or melted caramel candies)
Coating and Decoration
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or white candy melts)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Red, white, and green festive sprinkles (to decorate)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to make clean-up easier.
- Assemble cracker sandwiches: Place a dollop of caramel sauce on 12 Ritz crackers. Top each with another cracker to form a sandwich, then press lightly to secure the filling.
- Melt the white chocolate: Combine white chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the cookies: Dip each caramel-filled cracker sandwich into the melted white chocolate, coating evenly. Let any excess chocolate drip off, then place the coated cookie onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Add festive sprinkles: Immediately sprinkle red, white, and green festive sprinkles over the wet white chocolate coating to decorate while it’s still soft.
- Set the cookies: Allow the cookies to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until the white chocolate firm up and the cookies hold their shape.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to keep cookies from sticking during coating and setting.
- Vegetable oil helps thin the white chocolate for a smoother coating.
- To melt caramel candies instead of caramel sauce, microwave gently with a little water to soften.
- Refrigerate cookies if your kitchen is warm to speed up the setting process.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Keywords: caramel cookies, ritz cracker cookies, holiday cookies, white chocolate cookies, no-bake cookies, Christmas treats
