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Ritz Cracker Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 30 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delightfully easy and festive Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies featuring crunchy cracker sandwiches filled with creamy peanut butter, dipped in luscious melted white chocolate, and adorned with holiday sprinkles and a touch of flaky sea salt. Perfect for holiday parties and gifting, these no-bake treats combine sweet, salty, and crunchy textures for ultimate holiday satisfaction.

Ingredients

Scale

Cracker Sandwiches

  • 2 sleeves Ritz Crackers (~60 crackers)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)

Chocolate Coating

  • 20 oz. Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers
  • 1-2 Tbsp coconut oil (optional)

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup festive holiday sprinkles
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crackers: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Lay out 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers with the flat side facing up carefully spaced apart.
  2. Assemble Sandwiches: Spread about 2 teaspoons of creamy peanut butter on each cracker, ensuring a thick, even layer. Place another cracker on top of each peanut-buttered cracker sandwich-style, with the rounded side up, creating cookie sandwiches.
  3. Melt Chocolate: Place the white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stir thoroughly, then heat for another minute and stir again until smooth and fully melted. Optionally stir in 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil to aid melting and improve coating consistency.
  4. Dip Cookies: Using a fork, carefully dunk each peanut butter cracker sandwich into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is completely coated. Tap the fork gently on the bowl edge to remove excess chocolate, then place the coated cookie back onto the parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  5. Add Toppings: Immediately decorate each coated cookie with festive holiday sprinkles and a pinch of flaky sea salt for a delightful sweet and salty contrast.
  6. Set and Serve: Allow the white chocolate to firm up at room temperature before serving. Once set, the cookies are ready to enjoy or store.

Notes

  • Dark chocolate melting wafers can be substituted for white chocolate for a richer flavor.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • For longer storage, freeze cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months, thaw before serving.
  • Adding coconut oil to the melted chocolate helps create a smoother coating but is optional.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/ritz-cracker-peanut-butter-cookies-recipe/