Description
Deliciously sweet and salty, these Caramel Peanut Ritz Cracker Treats are the perfect combination of crunchy Ritz crackers topped with a rich caramel-peanut mixture. They make a fantastic snack or dessert that’s quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup roughly chopped peanuts
- 1–2 sleeves of Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and lay out Ritz crackers in a single layer.
- Make the Caramel-Peanut Mixture: In a saucepan, heat the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Lower the Heat: Whisk in milk, vanilla extract, and chopped peanuts. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the Treats: Using a cookie scoop, spoon the caramel-peanut mixture onto each Ritz cracker.
- Cool and Store: Allow the treats to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate over the top before serving.
- Ensure the treats are fully cooled before storing to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg