Ritz Cracker Cookies
Crunchy Ritz crackers topped with a sweet pecan-date mixture and smooth cream cheese frosting create an easy, tasty dessert perfect for any occasion or gathering.
Equipment
- 1 cookie sheet for arranging crackers
- 1 saucepan to cook pecan-date mixture
- 1 mixing bowl to prepare frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup dried chopped dates
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 36 savory crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and arrange the crackers in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped pecans, chopped dates, and sweetened condensed milk; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Spread the pecan-date mixture over each cracker and allow to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over each topped cracker and serve.
Notes
- Use different nuts or dried fruits for variation.
- Store covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Frosting can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.