CHOCOLATE ORANGE ON THE RITZ

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My family loves those chocolate oranges you buy that are wrapped in orange foil and beautifully boxed. You just whack them on the counter and that breaks loose the slices. I think they are seasonal so we can't buy them just anytime here in our area. Lillian Russo has a recipe called "Ritz Mint Cookies", which we dearly love. So...

Provided by Bea L.

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Ingredients

14 oz bag candy melts
1/2 tsp pure orange extract (approx)
2 sleeves ritz crackers (approx)

Steps:

1. Melt chocolate. I use a double boiler but you can follow the directions on the package. I buy my candy melts (Wilton)* either at Michael's or Walmart.
2. Add in the orange extract and stir vigorously. You may add a drop or so more if you want it really orange tasting. Just remember that the orange flavor intensifies with time.
3. If you see that the extract dries the chocolate somewhat you can add paraffin wax to the mixture. I used about a one inch piece in mine. Some people claim that the paraffin adds gloss to candy.
4. Dip an individual ritz cracker into the melted chocolate (I use tongs) and place onto waxed paper to dry. You may have to use more than two sleeves of ritz. TIP: I spoon extra chocolate on top of each cracker once they are on the wax paper. This just makes the chocolate thicker on each cracker. Store in an airtight container once completely dry.
5. NOTE: *You can also use the Almond Bark Candy Coating (or any kind of chocolate really) instead of the candy melts. If you use the whole package you'll probably need to use more orange extract and more ritz crackers. You can actually make as few or as many as you want by using your own judgement on the amounts. FYI: These freeze very well. You can eat them straight from the freezer.
6. Here's a picture of the chocolate oranges you buy from the store. Thank you, Karla Everett, for providing this pic for us! (((( hugs )))) Be sure to click on all the pics so you can see the box they come in.
7. TIP: Stormy suggested omitting the orange extract and sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top of the chocolate. Bonnie used peanut butter chips with rum extract on the bottom and chocolate on top. She also just chocolate covered one side of the ritz. Didi suggested using raspberry extract instead of the orange. Colleen added sprinkles on top of the chocolate. Jan says you can also us Loran oil rather than extract, too. Just get creative and see what you come up with. More suggestions: Cover them with red chocolate for Valentines Day, green for St. Patrick's Day, several colors for Easter, red & green for Christmas, etc.

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Uchiha Clan

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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of chocolate and orange. The Ritz crackers added a nice crunch and the orange zest gave it a refreshing flavor. I will definitely be making this again.

Tenusha Limbu

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This was a great recipe! The chocolate and orange flavors were perfect together, and the Ritz crackers added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.

France Tlamama

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This recipe is a keeper! The chocolate and orange flavors are perfect together, and the Ritz crackers add a nice crunch. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Buddika Buddika

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I'm not usually a fan of chocolate and orange together, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the Ritz crackers added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.

Oluwasesan Oluwasile

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This was a delicious and easy dessert. I made it for a party and it was a hit! The chocolate and orange flavors were perfect together, and the Ritz crackers added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.

derek hankins

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I love this recipe! The chocolate and orange flavors are perfect together, and the Ritz crackers add a nice crunch. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus. I will definitely be making this again.

Java Android

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This is a great recipe! It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chocolate and orange flavors are perfect together, and the Ritz crackers add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.

Mohammad Adeel Amjad

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Debra Fox

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This was a great recipe! The chocolate and orange flavors were perfect together, and the Ritz crackers added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.

Shah Chandio

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The chocolate and orange flavors are perfect together, and the Ritz crackers add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.

Carter Stone

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This was a delicious and easy dessert. I made it for a party and it was a hit. The chocolate and orange flavors were perfect together, and the Ritz crackers added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.

Bineeta Magar

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I made this for my family and they loved it! The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the orange zest added a nice brightness. The Ritz crackers were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.

Ibrahim Bilour

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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. I was worried that the chocolate would be too thick, but it was perfect. The Ritz crackers added a nice crunch, and the orange zest gave it a refreshing flavor.

Simeon Victor

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Tequila

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This was a hit at my party! The combination of chocolate and orange is always a winner, and the Ritz crackers added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.

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