Ritz Bitz Munchies
Satisfy your salty-sweet snack cravings with this irresistible Ritz Bitz Munchies recipe! Perfect for parties, game days, or an indulgent movie night treat, this addictive mix combines the cheesy goodness of Ritz Bitz crackers and crunchy pretzel twists, all coated in a buttery caramel glaze infused with honey, vanilla, and a hint of sea salt. Made with simple pantry staples, this quick and easy recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time and turns out perfectly crispy and golden after a short bake in the oven. The caramel coating hardens as it cools, creating a delightful crunch in every bite. This crowd-pleasing snack mix serves 12, making it ideal for sharing—or keeping all to yourself! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week, though we doubt they’ll last that long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Ritz Bitz crackers (cheese-filled)
- 2 cups pretzel twists
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Ritz Bitz crackers and pretzel twists. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, and sea salt until the mixture begins to come to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam slightly—this is normal.
Immediately pour the butter mixture over the crackers and pretzels. Use a rubber spatula to gently toss and coat everything evenly.
Spread the coated snack mix onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake the mix in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the tray and gently toss the mix, then bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Let the snack mix cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, the coating will harden and become crispy.
Once cooled, break apart any large clusters and transfer the mix to an airtight container for storage. Enjoy within a week for optimal freshness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
12682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 616.6 g | 791% | |
| Saturated Fat | 216.0 g | 1080% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 568 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 25040 mg | 1089% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1651.6 g | 601% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.7 g | 260% | |
| Total Sugars | 464.5 g | ||
| Protein | 154.8 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1462 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 62.6 mg | 348% | |
| Potassium | 3258 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
