Salted Caramel Pecan Ritz Cracker Crunch

Cook Time: 8–10 minutes

Chill Time: 30–45 minutes

Total Time: About 1 hour

Servings: 10–12

Category: Dessert / Snack

Method: Oven-Baked

This Salted Caramel Pecan Ritz Cracker Crunch is an irresistibly sweet-and-salty treat made with buttery Ritz crackers, crunchy pecans, rich homemade caramel, and a finishing touch of flaky sea salt. It has the perfect combination of crisp, buttery, chewy, and crunchy textures, making it an easy dessert for holidays, parties, cookie trays, or whenever you need a quick homemade treat.

The caramel coats every cracker and pecan, then sets into a delicious crunchy layer as it cools. A light sprinkle of sea salt balances the sweetness and gives this simple dessert its addictive salted-caramel flavor.

Ingredients

For the Crunch:

– 4 cups Ritz crackers, lightly broken into large pieces

– 1½ cups pecan halves or roughly chopped pecans

– 1 cup unsalted butter

– 1 cup packed light brown sugar

– ½ cup granulated sugar

– ¼ cup light corn syrup

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

For the Topping:

– ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional

– ½ cup white chocolate chips, optional

– 1–2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

– Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Prepare the Baking Sheet

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Spread the Ritz cracker pieces and pecans evenly over the baking sheet. Keep the crackers in fairly large pieces rather than crushing them completely.

2. Make the Salted Caramel

Add the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and corn syrup to a medium saucepan.

Place over medium heat and stir as the butter melts.

Once the mixture reaches a gentle boil, continue cooking for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently. The caramel should become smooth, glossy, and slightly thickened.