Chocolate Dipped RITZ Caramel Coconut Sandwiches

Name: Chocolate Dipped RITZ Caramel Coconut Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 8 caramels; 1½ tsp. water; ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut; ¼ cup pecans; 48 RITZ Crackers; 1½ pkg. semi-sweet baking chocolate (6 oz.); 1 Tbsp. multi-colored nonpareils

This salty sweet combination will be the hit of your holiday cookie tray! These no bake dessert bites have a coconut caramel filling and a chocolate coating.

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Servings:

Makes 12 servings, 2 cracker sandwiches each.

Ingredient list

8 caramels
1½ tsp. water
¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
¼ cup finely chopped pecans
48 RITZ Crackers
1½ pkg. (4 oz. each) semi-sweet baking chocolate (6 oz.)
1 Tbsp. multi-colored nonpareils

Directions

Microwave caramels and water in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until completely melted, stirring every 30 sec. Stir in coconut and nuts.

Place 24 crackers, top sides down, on waxed paper-covered baking sheet; top with caramel mixture. Cover with remaining crackers to make sandwiches.

Refrigerate 10 min. or until caramel mixture is firm. Meanwhile, melt chocolate as directed on package.

Dip cracker sandwiches, 1 at a time, halfway into chocolate; gently shake off excess chocolate. Return sandwiches to prepared baking sheet.

Sprinkle with nonpareils. Let stand until chocolate is firm.

Recipe Tips

Variation
Omit 3 oz. chocolate. Fill cracker sandwiches with caramel mixture as directed. Melt chocolate; drizzle over sandwiches. Sprinkle with nonpareils.
Pecan-Topped RITZ Caramel-Coconut Bites
Omit 24 crackers and 3 oz. chocolate. Place 24 crackers on prepared baking sheet as directed; top with caramel mixture. Melt chocolate; drizzle over caramel mixture. Top with 24 pecan halves.