Caramel Peanut Ritz Cracker Treats
A delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors with a wonderful crunch, perfect for parties or quick snacking without any baking required.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- ⅓ cup butter Unsalted butter recommended.
- ⅓ cup brown sugar Packed.
- 3 tablespoons milk Use regular or any milk alternative.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup roughly chopped peanuts Roughly chopped for texture.
- 1-2 sleeves Ritz crackers Depending on the number of treats desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and lay out Ritz crackers in a single layer.
Cooking
- In a saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Lower the heat, then whisk in the milk, vanilla, and peanuts.
- Cook for 2 more minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.
Assembly
- Spoon the caramel-peanut mixture onto each cracker using a cookie scoop.
- Let the cookies cool completely, then store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Best enjoyed within a week. Can use other nuts if desired. For a chocolatey twist, consider drizzling melted chocolate over cooled treats.