Ritz Cracker Caramel Peanut Stacks (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 sleeve Ritz crackers (30–32 crackers)
→ Caramel Layer
02 -
25–30 soft caramel candies, unwrapped
03 -
2 tablespoons heavy cream
→ Chocolate Topping
04 -
1½ cups milk chocolate chips
→ Garnish
05 -
½ cup salted peanuts, finely chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine caramel candies and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between intervals until smooth and pourable.
02 -
Arrange half the Ritz crackers on parchment paper. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of warm caramel onto each cracker, top with another cracker, and press gently to form stacks.
03 -
Microwave milk chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring until silky and smooth.
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Drizzle melted chocolate over each cracker stack, allowing some to drip down the sides for an even coating.
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Immediately sprinkle chopped salted peanuts atop the chocolate, pressing lightly to ensure adherence.
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Allow stacks to set at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.
# Notes:
01 -
Heating caramel gradually prevents scorching; stirring helps achieve a smooth texture.