Ritz Bits Cracker Snack

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Ritz Bits Cracker Snack combines crunchy crackers with sweet, nutty caramel coating, creating a delicious treat perfect for snacking or sharing at gatherings. Its rich flavors and satisfying texture appeal to both kids and adults alike, making it an easy homemade confection to enjoy any time.

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Ingredients

  • 2 boxes Ritz Bits crackers
  • 1 jar roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup oleo (butter or margarine)
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Combine Ritz Bits crackers and roasted peanuts on a large greased cookie sheet.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine, then add sugar and light corn syrup.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda.
  6. Pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the crackers and peanuts.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool on wax paper.
  9. Once cooled, break into pieces and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

371 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 11.9g 15% DV
Carbs 47.9g 17% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 22.8g 46% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7147.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 170.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 3.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.3mcg
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 60.3mg 5% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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