Description
Ritz Cracker Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory that will elevate any gathering or casual snack time. These no-bake treats feature a crunchy Ritz cracker base topped with a rich mixture of pecans and dates, all crowned with a creamy frosting made from cream cheese and butter. Perfectly quick to prepare, these cookies make an impressive addition to your dessert table or a fun treat for family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create these irresistible bites that are bound to be the highlight of any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup dried, chopped dates
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 36 Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Arrange the Ritz crackers on a cookie sheet in a single layer.
- In a saucepan, combine the chopped pecans, dried dates, and sweetened condensed milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Spread the warm topping mixture generously over each cracker and allow it to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost each cracker with an even layer of the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg