This Ritz cracker hack is so good – Chicago Tribune

Every time someone pulls an outrageous act over food, I’m intrigued. I mean, have you tried a 100 Grand Bar? Perfection. Or our million dollar spaghetti? Even better.

So when I saw a video of the chocolatey “Billionaire Ritz” (yes, that’s right, with a “B”), I was sold. What made me even more excited than the name was the fact that it only requires three ingredients and takes just seven minutes to prepare.

How to Make a Billion Dollar Ritz

Start by placing your Ritz crackers on a baking sheet while you wait for the oven to heat to 250 F. Next, place a Rolo on each cracker. Place the tray in the oven for about five minutes, just to warm up the caramel and chocolate bites.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and top the Rolos with another Ritz cracker. Because the chocolate is just a little melted, you will be able to crush the cracker and the Rolo will spread to coat the entire cracker. Melt a small bowl of milk chocolate chips in the microwave with coconut oil. Next, use a fork to drizzle chocolate over your Ritz crackers.

After letting the chocolate cool and solidify, you are in for a treat.

My honest opinion

These Ritz treats are so delicious. Buttery, chocolatey and caramelized – yum. It tastes similar to the homemade Saltine Caramel Bark I made as a kid, but even better.

My favorite part is the texture of the Rolos. I was expecting it to be like a creamy peanut butter Ritz cracker (which might be the case if you eat them shortly after taking them out of the oven), but the Rolo was firm and chewy. The Ritz cracker, on the other hand, stays very crispy and adds a much-needed salty flavor.

If you’re looking for a new treat to give as a gift or to share with friends at a party, I highly recommend them! Everyone will love them and, just as importantly, they’re incredibly easy, so there’s no added stress.

Tips for Creating a Billion Dollar Ritz

1. Don’t skip the coconut oil. I first tried adding butter to help thin the chocolate. But the mixture didn’t stay long enough to flow onto the crackers.