Description
Irresistible caramel peanut Ritz cracker treats bring sweet and salty flavors together in one simple dessert. Chocolate drizzle and crunchy peanuts elevate this quick snack you can enjoy with friends or savor solo.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Coating:
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup (76 grams) butter
- 1/3 cup (73 grams) brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Crunchy Base:
- 1–2 sleeves Ritz crackers
Topping:
- 1 cup (150 grams) roughly chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, carefully arranging Ritz crackers in a uniform single layer.
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar in a saucepan, heating over medium temperature for 7-8 minutes while continuously stirring to prevent scorching.
- Reduce heat and incorporate milk, vanilla extract, and chopped peanuts into the caramel mixture, simmering for an additional 2 minutes until the consistency thickens and becomes glossy.
- Using a cookie scoop, distribute the warm caramel-peanut blend evenly across each cracker, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Allow treats to rest at room temperature until completely cooled and set, then transfer to an airtight storage container to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
Notes
- Prep Surface Strategically use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Control Caramel Carefully monitor heat to avoid burning the mixture, stirring consistently for smooth texture.
- Customize Crunch Experiment with different nuts like almonds or pecans for varied flavor profiles and added crunch.
- Storage Hack Keep treats in a cool, dry place to maintain their crisp texture and prevent softening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 153 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg