Ritz Cracker Toffee Cookies
Cracker Toffee Cookies are about to become your new go-to dessert. Made with buttery toffee, melty chocolate, and a crunchy cracker base, they come together in minutes and disappear even faster.
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No fancy ingredients, no complicated steps—just a handful of pantry staples that transform into something unbelievably delicious. The toffee bubbles up around the crackers, creating that signature caramel crunch, while the chocolate melts into a smooth, glossy layer you can top with anything from chopped nuts to festive sprinkles. If you'd rather use graham crackers, try this graham cracker toffee.
Why You Should Make These Cookies
These Christmas crack cookies are the perfect combination of quick, easy, and downright irresistible. Whether you need a last-minute dessert, holiday cookie platters, or a sweet treat to satisfy that nighttime craving, these cookies deliver every single time.
They require almost no baking skills, use inexpensive ingredients you probably already have, and taste like you spent way more effort than you actually did. Plus, the salty-sweet crunch is something everyone loves—so don’t be surprised when they disappear in minutes!
Let's Gather The Ingredients
- Ritz crackers: Create the crispy, buttery base of the cookie.
- Butter: Butter is essential for making the toffee layer.
- Brown sugar: Brown sugar combines with the butter to form the toffee.
- Chocolate chips: You can use milk chocolate or semi-sweet. Hershey bars work great, too, for the melted chocolate.
How to Make These Cookies
- Step 1: Heat the brown sugar and butter in a medium saucepan until melted and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Step 2: Place a cupcake liner into each muffin cup, followed by one Ritz cracker.
- Step 3: Add 1 heaping tablespoon of caramel sauce on top of the cracker.
- Step 4: Bake until bubbly!
- Step 5: Remove from the oven and immediately add the chocolate chips on top. Let melt
- Step 6: Once the chocolate is melted, spread it with the back of a spoon evenly and add your topping. Chill!
Recipe Tips
- Spoon the hot toffee mixture directly over each cup immediately after boiling. About 1 tablespoon per well is usually perfect.
- Let the butter and brown sugar mixture bubble for a full 3 minutes—this helps it set properly and gives that rich caramel flavor.
- They stay fresher and keep their crunch longer when chilled.
Recipe Faq's
Semi-sweet chocolate chips melt beautifully, but you can also use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even a combination. Chocolate bars chopped into pieces also melt well.
Yes! They freeze wonderfully. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Let them sit at room temperature a few minutes before enjoying.
Chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, or seasonal sprinkles are all great choices.
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Ritz Cracker Toffee Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 Ritz Crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line the muffin tin with cupcake liners and place one Ritz cracker into each cup.
- Heat a medium saucepan on medium high heat and add the butter and brown sugar, Continue stirring until its melted then let it simmer for 2-3 minutes stirring every so often.
- Pour one heaping tablespoon over each cracker. Bake for 8-9 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips over the toffee. Let sit for 3-4 minutes then spread with the back of a small spoon.
- Add you desired toppings. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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