Description
Ritz Cracker Toffee Cookies are a delightful combination of buttery toffee atop crispy Ritz crackers, topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate and optional sprinkles. These easy-to-make treats blend sweet and salty flavors with a crunchy texture, perfect for any occasion or holiday dessert platter.
Ingredients
Base
- 12 Ritz Crackers
Toffee
- 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light preferred)
Topping
- 4 ounces mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sprinkles (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the toffee cookies.
- Prepare the Pan: Spray a 12-cavity muffin pan thoroughly with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners and then spray. This step is essential to prevent sticking as the toffee mixture is very sticky.
- Place Crackers: Place one Ritz cracker into each muffin cavity evenly to form the base of your toffee cookie.
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt the salted butter completely.
- Add Brown Sugar & Boil: Stir in the brown sugar and continue stirring as the mixture dissolves and reaches a rolling boil. Allow it to cook for about 3 minutes until it thickens and turns a deep dark brown. Using a candy thermometer, check that the temperature reaches approximately 290°F for ideal toffee consistency.
- Top Crackers with Toffee: Carefully spoon about 1 tablespoon of the hot toffee mixture onto each Ritz cracker, distributing evenly.
- Bake: Bake the tray in the preheated oven for 4 minutes to set the toffee onto the crackers.
- Add Chocolate: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle 2 teaspoons of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of each hot toffee cookie, allowing the chocolate to soften and melt.
- Spread Chocolate and Add Sprinkles: Use the back of a spoon to spread the melted chocolate smoothly over each cookie; immediately add sprinkles if desired for decoration.
- Chill to Set: Place the muffin pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the toffee harden and the chocolate set firmly.
- Serve: Once set, carefully pop each cookie out of the pan and gently peel off cupcake liners if used. Enjoy your crunchy, sweet, and salty Ritz Cracker Toffee Cookies!
Notes
- Using nonstick spray is critical to prevent the sticky toffee from adhering to the muffin pan.
- Keep an eye on the toffee as it cooks; overheating can cause it to burn and become bitter.
- If you don’t have a candy thermometer, rely on achieving a thick, bubbling boil and a dark amber color to judge readiness.
- Sprinkles are optional but add a fun festive touch and slight texture contrast.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated to maintain their crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
