Description
Looking for an easy recipe that wows at every holiday event? These Irresistible Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies are your go-to treat. A perfect no-bake dessert, they combine buttery Ritz crackers, gooey caramel, creamy white chocolate, and festive sprinkles into a cookie that’s impossible to resist. Whether you’re searching for quick holiday baking ideas, simple Christmas treats, or food gift inspiration, this easy recipe hits the mark for every occasion.
Ingredients
40 Ritz crackers
20 soft caramels
2 tablespoons heavy cream
10 ounces white chocolate or almond bark
3 tablespoons holiday sprinkles
Instructions
1. Unwrap the caramels and place them in a saucepan with the heavy cream. Melt over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out half of the Ritz crackers.
3. Spoon melted caramel onto each cracker and top with another to form a sandwich. Let set for a few minutes.
4. Melt the white chocolate or almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler.
5. Dip each sandwich cookie into the chocolate, coating fully, then place on parchment paper.
6. While the chocolate is still wet, decorate with holiday sprinkles.
7. Allow to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
These cookies freeze beautifully—just layer them with parchment in an airtight container.
For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the chocolate before it sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg