Caramel Walnut Ritz Cracker Bites

These Caramel Walnut Ritz Cracker Bites are perfect for a potluck, party or friendly get together. Kids love 'em and so do adults! My teens devoured them!

Course Appetizers, Snacks and Small Bite Recipes

Cuisine American

Keyword easy snack recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Servings servings

Calories 297kcal

Author Nicole Cook

Ingredients

18 ounces ritz crackers
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoons baking soda
orange candy melts if desired
sprinkles if desired

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Prepare a large, shallow baking pan by greasing it well. (the candy mixture really sticks, so be sure to coat it well)
Place the crackers and nuts in the pan and mix them together.
In a saucepan on the stove, melt the butter.
Add the sugar and light corn syrup and bring the mixture to a boil.
Allow to boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and the baking soda.
Immediately pour the sugar mixture over the crackers and nuts and stir everthing together well.
Bake for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven after an hour and spoon out onto wax paper or parchment paper to cool completely. Break apart and serve.
If you feel compelled, drizzle melted candy melts over the top and add sprinkles.

Notes

Storage Tip: This can be stored in an air tight container for up to 10 days.

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