Ritz Christmas Crack Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 24christmas ritz crackers
regular ritz work too
- 1 cbutter
unsalted
- 1 cbrown sugar
- 1250 g pkg semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbspchristmas sprinkles
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
Line two muffin tins with festive cupcake liners. These are optional - to prevent sticking use good quality liners or spray them with baking spray
- 3
Place a Ritz cracker in the bottom of each liner.
- 4
In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat, add brown sugar and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Tip: the temperature should come between 270-290 F, this can be measured using a candy thermometer.
- 5
Remove from heat and drop a tablespoon size amount of the mixture onto each ritz - use a cookie scoop.
- 6
Place in the oven and bake for 8 minutes.
- 7
Remove from the oven and immediately top each Ritz with 1 - 2 Tbsp chocolate chips.
- 8
Once they melt a little, spread the chocolate with the back of a spoon. Tip: if the chocolate chips are not melting, put the tray back in the warm oven for a minute to help them melt.
- 9
Top with festive sprinkles.
- 10
Place in the fridge to cool and set.
- 11
Store in an airtight container on the counter for a few weeks, these also freeze well.
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About this Recipe
Craving a sweet and salty treat that’s incredibly simple to make yet utterly irresistible? These Ritz Christmas crack cookies are your answer to festive indulgence, transforming humble crackers into a holiday delight perfect for gifting or a cozy night in.
This recipe takes the beloved concept of classic Christmas toffee and gives it a brilliant, easy twist using buttery Ritz crackers as its foundation. The combination of crispy, salty crackers with a rich, caramel-like brown sugar butter base, all enrobed in melted semi-sweet chocolate, creates a truly addictive treat. It’s an effortless way to achieve those complex sweet and salty flavors that make holiday baking so special.
Prepare yourself for a delightful textural and flavor experience with every bite. You'll encounter the satisfying snap of a chocolate layer giving way to a rich, chewy toffee-like coating, all balanced by the distinctive crispness and subtle saltiness of the Ritz cracker. The semi-sweet chocolate chips provide a comforting sweetness that perfectly complements the buttery brown sugar base, while the festive sprinkles add a pop of color, making these cookies as pretty to look at as they are delicious to eat. They embody the spirit of the season in a wonderfully chocolatey, sweet, and salty package. Each cookie is a substantial treat, providing 427 calories of pure holiday cheer.
While specifically calling for Christmas Ritz crackers, regular Ritz crackers are a perfectly suitable alternative if the festive ones aren't available. You can also get creative with your Christmas sprinkles, opting for different colors, shapes, or combinations to match your holiday theme or personal preference.
These Christmas crack cookies are a holiday hero, ideal for sharing at festive gatherings, adding to cookie exchange platters, or simply enjoying as a decadent snack with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa. They make excellent homemade gifts, beautifully packaged for friends and family.