Salted Caramel Peanut Ritz Crackers
The 4-Ingredient, 15-Minute Dessert That Breaks Every Rule (In the Best Way)
There are desserts that are nostalgic.
There are desserts that are indulgent.
And then there are desserts that shouldn’t make sense — but somehow become legendary.
These Salted Caramel Peanut Ritz Crackers fall into that final category. They’re sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy, chocolatey, and wildly addictive… yet they require almost zero effort and just four ingredients.
Imagine biting into a buttery-salty Ritz cracker, layered with warm caramel-peanut butter filling, then dunked entirely into silky melted chocolate. It’s like a homemade candy bar had a love child with a holiday cookie — and that child grew up to be the most popular treat at every party.
If you need a last-minute dessert, a potluck showstopper, or your next “just one more… okay, maybe two more” snack, this is the recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Only 4 ingredients — but tastes like a gourmet candy bar.
Ready in minutes — no baking, no stress, no equipment beyond a microwave.
Sweet-salty perfection — the Ritz cracker brings the magic.
Texture heaven — crispy, chewy, creamy, chocolatey.
A guaranteed crowd-pleaser — these disappear fast.
Easily customizable with toppings or different chocolates.
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
1 sleeve Ritz crackers (32–34 crackers)
1 (11 oz) bag caramel bits (or ~30 soft wrapped caramels)
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 (10–12 oz) bag chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
Optional Toppings
Flaky sea salt
Chopped peanuts
Crushed pretzels
Sprinkles
Equipment You’ll Need
Microwave-safe bowls
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Spoon
Two forks (for dipping)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Caramel-Peanut Filling
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Arrange half of the Ritz crackers face down.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel bits + peanut butter.
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth (about 1½ minutes total).
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