Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers are a delightful mix of chocolate, caramel, and a hint of salt. This indulgent treat is perfectly balanced and incredibly easy to make! Serve them to guests or whip up a batch to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
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Salty, crispy crackers paired with dulce de leche create an irresistible combination. Then, covering these delicious sandwiches with melted chocolate takes the flavor and texture to the next level. This treat is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
If you like Ritz cracker recipes, you will love these Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and my Scalloped Corn Casserole with Ritz Crackers.
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Ritz Crackers Recipe
- Budget-friendly: This recipe is perfect for creating a delicious sweet treat without breaking the bank.
- Just 5 ingredients: You can whip up a batch of these chocolate-covered crackers with just a few simple ingredients. .
- Quick to prepare: It only takes about 15 minutes to prepare these chocolate cracker sandwiches, making them an ideal make-ahead treat.
Ingredients
You will need a few simple items to make these chocolate-covered Ritz holiday crackers. I use two kinds of chocolate in this recipe to ensure easy dipping!
- Salted round butter crackers: I like to use original Ritz crackers for this recipe. They have the perfect salty flavor. Feel free to use your favorite store-brand round crackers.
- Dulce de leche: I like to use dulce de leche for these crackers because its rich, thick consistency keeps it from oozing out of the sandwiches. If there’s another thick caramel that you prefer, feel free to use it instead.
- Chocolate: I use a mixture of chocolate chips and melting chocolate for a smooth, easy-to-dip coating on the crackers. This combination also helps prevent the chocolate from seizing too quickly. I like semi-sweet chocolate the best, but you can use milk or dark if you prefer.
- Coarse sea salt: I love a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the chocolate Ritz crackers for a little texture and flavor. It balances the sweetness so well and adds to the adorable presentation.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- White chocolate Ritz crackers: Swap the chocolate for all white chocolate for an extra rich twist.
- Peanut butter and jam Ritz crackers: For a spicy rendition of peanut butter and jelly, fill the chocolate-covered Ritz crackers with peanut butter and raspberry jalapeno jam.
- Mint chocolate Ritz crackers: Coat the crackers with mint-flavored chips instead of chocolate chips. Fill the middle of the sandwiches with festive peppermint frosting for a seasonal twist.
- No chocolate: Instead of a chocolate coating use 1 cup of peanut butter, caramel or butterscotch chips instead with a teaspoon or two of oil to smooth out coating if necessary.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers
To get started making these chocolate Ritz sandwiches, I recommend gathering all of your ingredients first. Then, line baking sheets with parchment to prevent sticking. It makes cleanup easy, too!
Step 1: Lay out the crackers and add caramel. Place the crackers salt side down on one of the prepared baking sheets. Add about a teaspoon of dulce de leche to each one.
Step 2: Finish the sandwiches. Place a second cracker on each caramel-topped one, salt side up. Gently press it down. Then, put the pan in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Step 3: Melt the chocolate. Add the chocolate chips and melting wafers to a double boiler. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Step 4: Dip the Ritz sandwiches. Remove the chocolate from the heat and carefully dip each cracker sandwich into it using a spider or fork. Gently tap it to allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Step 5: Place on the pan and add salt. Put each Ritz chocolate sandwich onto a separate parchment-lined pan and sprinkle sea salt on top.
Step 6: Decorate and chill. Drizzle extra chocolate on top of the sandwiches to make a cute design. Allow them to be fully set before serving!
⭐ Hint: Sprinkle the coarse sea salt onto the chocolate before it sets. If you wait too long, the salt won’t stick.
If you love easy chocolate recipes like this on, you may also enjoy these Chocolate Dipped Graham Crackers, Take 5 Candy Bites, Easy Brigadeiro Recipe, Almond Joy Bites or these Twix Bites!
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store these cracker sandwiches in an airtight container with parchment paper in between them in a cool dry place for up to 4 days. For longer storage, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze them for up to 1 month.
- Make Ahead: Having a party? Prepare these sandwiches up to 24 hours in advance and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container until you are ready to serve them.
Serving Suggestions
- Some more easy and tasty treats that you can serve at a party with these fudge-covered Ritz are homemade peanut brittle and peanut butter dipped Oreos.
- I love to make festive holiday donuts to pair with coffee during the Christmas holidays. They complement the chocolate-covered crackers well.
- Treat it like a sweet appetizer! Some other easy and delicious appetizer recipes are seafood stuffed mushrooms and this smoky and savory cheese and bacon dip.
- Use the crackers as a topping for dark chocolate ice cream.
Recipe Tips
- Decorate them for a holiday or special occasion: Use different colored melted candy wafers to drizzle on the crackers, such as red and green for Christmas. You can also try themed sprinkles for Halloween or Easter. They are the perfect treat any time!
- Set them in the freezer: If you would like them to set faster, place them in the freezer. Around 15-20 minutes should do the trick.
- Use coconut oil: Stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil to thin the melted chocolate, making it smoother and easier to dip.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. I like to use dulce de leche because it’s thicker than traditional caramel, so it stays in the sandwiches better when dipping them in the chocolate. You can put them in the refrigerator for a few minutes before you dip them to help the caramel cool.
Sure! I recommend the double boiler method to melt the chocolate for even heating. If you need to use the microwave, heat it in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
It either needs to be warmed longer or it has gotten cold too quickly. Place the bowl of chocolate back over the double broiler and add coconut oil or shortening to thin the chocolate.
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Salted Caramel Chocolate Covered Crackers
Equipment
- Double boiler or microwave safe bowl
Ingredients
- 48 salted round butter crackers
- ½ cup dulce de leche canned or jarred
- 4 oz Chocolate chips or ½ cup milk, dark or semi-sweet
- 4 oz Melting chocolate wafers or chopped melted chocolate bar
- Coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Spread out 12 crackers, salted side down, on a parchment lined cookie sheet or cutting board.
- Place 1 teaspoon of the dulce de leche on each cracker.
- Place another cracker on top of the caramel, pressing down and rotating to distribute the caramel evenly.
- Transfer to the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- In a double broiler, melt the chocolate chips and melting wafers until smooth or in a microwave safe bowl melt chocolate in 20 second intervals, stirring in between each interval until smooth.
- Dip each cracker in the chocolate, coating completely then transfer back to the cookie sheet or cutting board.
- Before the chocolate sets, top with coarse salt.
- If desired, you can do an additional drizzle of chocolate on top for visual interest and variation.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
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Notes
- Decorate them for a holiday or special occasion: Use different colored melted candy wafers to drizzle on the crackers, such as red and green for Christmas. You can also try themed sprinkles for Halloween or Easter.. They are the perfect treat any time!
- Set them in the freezer: If you would like them to set faster, place them in the freezer. Around 15-20 minutes should do the trick.
- Use coconut oil: Stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil to thin the melted chocolate, making it smoother and easier to dip.
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