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Salted Caramel Ritz Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Elara
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Description

These Salted Caramel Ritz Bars feature a buttery Ritz cracker crust combined with sweetened condensed milk, topped with melted caramel and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, finished with a rich layer of melted chocolate chips. Perfect for a sweet and salty treat that’s easy to make and delightful to enjoy.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 13.7 ounce box RITZ crackers
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Caramel Topping

  • 20 pieces small caramel candies (unwrapped)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the crust.
  2. Make Cracker Crumbs: Add the RITZ crackers to a food processor or blender and process until you achieve fine crumbs, which will serve as the base for the bars.
  3. Combine Crust Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the cracker crumbs and sweetened condensed milk until well combined to form a batter-like mixture.
  4. Bake Crust: Press the mixture evenly into an 8×8 baking dish and bake for 10 minutes until slightly firm and set.
  5. Melt Caramel Sauce: While the crust is baking, place caramel candies and heavy whipping cream into a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every 60 seconds until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Pour Caramel: Remove the baked crust from the oven and immediately pour the warm caramel sauce evenly over the top, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt to enhance the flavors.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the caramel layer and let them sit for 5 minutes to allow the chips to melt naturally.
  8. Spread Melted Chocolate: Spread the melted chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer to create a smooth chocolate topping.
  9. Chill and Set: Place the bars in the refrigerator and let them harden for at least two hours before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Use flaky sea salt for the best texture and flavor contrast with the caramel.
  • Make sure the caramel and chocolate layers are properly melted for smooth spreading.
  • Press the crust firmly into the pan to avoid crumbly bars.
  • Refrigerate the bars thoroughly to help them set and make cutting easier.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: salted caramel bars, ritz cracker dessert, caramel chocolate bars, easy dessert recipe, sweet and salty bars

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