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When I say this is addicting, I’m not joking.
Like this 4-Ingredient Buttery Chocolate Covered Ritz Bark… or toffee, or crack, or whatever the heck you want to call it (because I clearly cannot decide) is dangerously good. Stopping at just one piece is so not possible.
I’ve seen versions of this made with saltines, and maybe you have too, but I just keep thinking, saltines?? really?? Don’t get me wrong, I like saltines, but I don’t LOVE saltines. If you ask me, they are just a little boring, you know? I like them with soup, especially when I’m sick, and I’m sure they would be delicious covered in chocolate, BUT my thought is that Ritz would be BETTER.
So much better.
It’s no secret by now that I have a thing for Ritz. I don’t really eat them just to eat them…if I was ten I would, but since I am twenty-two I feel like I’m slightly old to be having Ritz crackers as a snack. I mean, I’ll serve them with mac and cheese, and crumbled on my potatoes, AND with my cheese, but I have yet to pair them with chocolate…until now.
Yes. This day was a long time in the making…I think you all knew it would happen though. I mean, it had to.
Oh wait! I forgot, I did actually pair Ritz with chocolate and peanut butter last year.
Oops. Those sandwiches are delicious too. Just look at the pics – obviously.
But this bark – I think I like the word bark, I mean it looks like bark so I think I’ll go with it – this bark is out of this world good. And I really don’t think it could be any easier. You just need Ritz Crackers (preferably of the snowflake variety), butter, maple syrup and chocolate chips. YESS, I did finally just give you guys a recipe with only FOUR ingredients.
I feel that deserves a double fist pump!
Here’s how this bark works. You line a cookie sheet with Ritz crackers. Melt the butter and maple syrup together on the stove until the mixture begins to bubble. Then pour the sweet mixture over the ritz…ahh huh. Next, place the pan in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, Yup, just five minutes. When you take the pan out of the oven the maple/butter mixture should be bubbling.
Here comes the really good part, you sprinkle on a whole lot of chocolate chips… like a lot. Or as many as you want, but obviously I did… a lot. The chocolate chips melt over the hot crackers. Then you just spread the melted chocolate over the crackers in an even layer. Now you can add any fun toppings you like. You might try roasted nuts, holiday candies, flaky sea salt, whatever you can think up really!
Chill the bark in the fridge, once chilled, break into pieces, then eat and eat and EAT! Seriously, you can’t stop with this stuff, it’s beyond addicting.
Which is totally acceptable because it is CHRISTMAS!! hehe. I love it!
This is the perfect last-minute dessert. It’s also ideal as a last-minute edible gift for anyone on your list you may have forgotten. Like say mom and dad, an aunt and uncle, or like, I don’t know, maybe even a random person who just looks like they need a little chocolate in their life.
Tis the season!
I really want to carve out ten minutes to make this for my family on or before Christmas. No one who is here now visiting has gotten to try any (we ate it all within a day…duh.), so I might have to take a break from the margarita making, and mojito making, and taco making (we did Mexican Night on Sunday!) and make some chocolate.
I may be getting better at the cocktail making, but let’s be honest, you know I am all about the chocolate making.
OKAY though. In all seriousness, I have to BEG you guys to make this. It’s one of my favorite yummy quick treats. I just love how quick, simple and easy it is!!
You will too, TRUST ME.
Addicting Buttery Chocolate Covered Ritz Toffee (aka...Christmas Crack).
Servings: 4 cups
Calories Per Serving: 877 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 30-40 Ritz crackers
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/3 cup real maple syrup
- 12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips or more!
- M Kisses &M's, Pretzels and or Nuts, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with sides with tin foil.
- Line the Ritz in an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Place the butter and maple syrup on a small sauce pan and set over medium heat. Cook until the butter is melted and the mixture is bubbling, about 5 minutes. Pour the butter mixture over the Ritz. Fix any crackers that may have gotten pushed around back into an even layer.
- Place in the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips. Return the pan to the oven for 2-3 minutes, to soften the chips.
- Use an offset spatula or butter knife to spread the chips into an even layer. Quickly sprinkle any of your desired topping on top of the melted chocolate. Let cool, and then refrigerate to harden completely. Break into pieces and eat!
Notes
Nutritional value based on one cup
Simple is sometimes the best. LOVE.
Oh Yum. Question.
As it is a frozen tundra out and snowing again…200 miles to the store..
I only have whole wheat Ritz…what do you think?
and has anyone used other thah Choc chips?
such as White, Choc Mint? Peanut Butter ?
Since I am cooped up here i want to try them.
Thank ever so much.
HI! Whole wheat Ritz will be great and I LOVE all you topping options. I think any of those or even a combo would be be great! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Merry Christmas! 🙂
Goodness gracious that looks dangerous! I would devour those, great recipe. Pinned! 🙂
Oh wow! Buttery Ritz crackers and chocolate? Sign me up! They should pay you for this kind of enticing product endorsement. ?
Just wondering, how did you get the top of the bark to be so picture perfect, with chunks and drizzle? Was that just from pouring it on top of did you jazz it up a bit after, like as a topping?
Hey Erika!
I added chopped Hersey’s Kisses and then drizzled on some chocolate. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Merry Christmas!
The 4 ingredients are the best. That’s a wonderful recipe right there, addictive and amazing for sure.
I’ve had something like this but not with Ritz.
I agree Ritz would be the best.
Pure decadence, just like Christmas should be.
Christmas crack, I love it. If I were making this however, there’s a good chance that most of the Ritz crackers would be eaten before they made it into the mixture… but think that might be ok too 😉
These look great! I had the saltine version over the weekend and they were pretty dang good. Does this taste very maplely? Call me weird, but I’m not a fan of maple. But I LOVE toffee!
HI! You really do not taste the maple, but you can also use and equal amount of brown sugar or honey.
Merry Christmas!
You had me at 4 ingredients. Happy holidays Tieghan!
I was given something like this that had saltines for the base and they had no buttery maple syrupy “glue” to hold them together. Needless to say they turned soft instead of crunchy and it was NOT good. I’m betting that will not be the case here! These look amazing!
OH no! That does not sound good! These do not turn soft.
Merry Christmas!
I’ve had this or something similar that someone else made, and all I can say is WOW! It is addicting, but so, so delicious! I’m glad to get this recipe. Thanks.
Oh man. I really want to add a layer of peanut butter between the maple-ritz and chocolate. Because I need to peanut butter *everything*.
OH MY GOSH. That would be AMAZING!!
Merry Christmas!
Addicting indeed!! This looks GREAT!
Haha. Your title is longer than the ingredients list. My kids and I always get a kick out of your recipe names. “At least we know what’s in it.,” they say.
This year I’m all about simplifying, so this recipe is perfect. Thank you.
Joy and Peace,
Janine
hehe! Thank you
Merry Christmas!
I have to say that it does look rather delicious!!
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