Irresistible Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Irresistible Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies featuring buttery Ritz crackers sandwiched with sweet dulce de leche and dipped in rich, melted dark chocolate. Finished with an optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these festive treats combine salty, sweet, and chocolatey flavors for a perfectly balanced holiday dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 60 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-bake, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cracker Sandwich
- 60 round buttery crackers (such as Ritz®)
- 1 cup canned dulce de leche
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate melting wafers
- flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Assemble Cracker Bases: Arrange half of the crackers, bottom sides up, on the parchment-lined baking sheet to create a foundation for the sandwiches.
- Add Dulce de Leche: Spoon a rounded teaspoon of canned dulce de leche onto the center of each cracker, spreading gently if needed to cover the surface evenly.
- Complete Sandwiches: Top each dulce de leche-covered cracker with another cracker, placing the top side up to form a neat sandwich. Chill the assembled sandwiches in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: In the top of a double boiler over medium heat, melt together the dark chocolate chips and melting wafers, stirring occasionally until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Dip Sandwiches: Using a fork, carefully dip each cracker sandwich into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl to avoid sogginess.
- Set Cookies: Return the chocolate-coated sandwiches to the parchment-lined baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt to add complexity and contrast to sweetness.
- Chill to Set: Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is completely set and firm.
- Store Properly: Keep the cookies refrigerated in an airtight container for best freshness and texture until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and smooth coating.
- The dulce de leche should be at room temperature for easier spreading.
- Flaky sea salt is optional but enhances the flavor with a subtle crunch and saltiness.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, melt chocolate gently in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator to keep the chocolate firm and prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: caramel cookies, ritz cracker cookies, chocolate dipped cookies, holiday cookies, no bake Christmas cookies, dulce de leche treats
