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Caramel Peanut Ritz Cracker Treats: The Irresistible 4-Ingredient Salty-Sweet Crunch

Hold onto your sweet tooth—this is the dangerously easy, no-bake treat that will redefine your idea of addictive. Imagine buttery, salty Ritz crackers, a layer of gooey, rich caramel, and a crown of roasted peanuts, all sealed together with a glossy blanket of chocolate. It’s the perfect marriage of sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy in one glorious, two-bite explosion. These treats are the secret weapon for holiday tins, bake sales, or any time you need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser in under 30 minutes.
Why This Treat is an Instant Classic

4-Ingredient Simplicity: Ritz crackers, caramel, peanuts, chocolate. That’s it.

The Ultimate Flavor & Texture Trio: Salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy, creamy—all at once.

No-Bake & No-Fuss: No oven, no candy thermometer. Just melt, layer, and set.

Nostalgic & Gourmet: Tastes like a sophisticated, grown-up version of your favorite childhood candy bar.

Ingredients: The Perfect Quartet

1 sleeve (about 35-40) Ritz Crackers

1 (11 oz) bag Kraft Caramels, unwrapped (or 1 cup of thick caramel dip)

1 tablespoon Heavy Cream or Milk

1 cup Salted, Roasted Peanuts, roughly chopped

1 ½ cups (9 oz) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

1 teaspoon Coconut Oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)

The 20-Minute Method: Layer, Melt, and Transform
Phase 1: The Salty Foundation

Line & Layer: Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet or quarter-sheet pan with parchment paper. Arrange half of the Ritz crackers in a single, snug layer on the parchment.

Phase 2: The Gooey Caramel Heart

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