Here’s a simple and indulgent recipe for Caramel Peanut Ritz Crackers—sweet, salty, and crunchy in every bite:
🥨 Caramel Peanut Ritz Crackers
Ingredients (for ~24 crackers)
- 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers (~24 crackers)
- 1 cup peanuts, roasted and salted
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp corn syrup (optional, for smooth caramel)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Prep the baking sheet
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Arrange crackers in a single layer
- Make the caramel
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat
- Add brown sugar and corn syrup, stir until smooth and bubbling
- Boil 2–3 minutes until caramel thickens slightly
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla
- Assemble crackers
- Spoon a small amount of caramel over each cracker
- Sprinkle peanuts evenly on top
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Bake 5–7 minutes until caramel bubbles and peanuts lightly toast
- Keep an eye to avoid burning
- Cool and serve
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet
- Optional: drizzle melted chocolate over top for extra indulgence
Tips
- Use evenly sized peanuts for consistent topping
- For easier cleanup, line the pan with foil under parchment
- Store in an airtight container to keep crackers crisp
If you want, I can give a no-bake 10-minute version that’s just as crunchy and sweet, perfect for last-minute treats.
