Ritz Cracker Cookies with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Recipe
Ritz Cracker Cookies are a quick and delightful treat featuring the salty crunch of Ritz crackers paired with creamy peanut butter and a rich chocolate coating. These no-bake cookies are simple to make and perfect for satisfying sweet and salty cravings with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Ritz crackers – about 30 crackers
- Peanut butter – 1 cup, creamy or chunky
- Chocolate – 2 cups, semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the crackers: Lay out the Ritz crackers on a baking sheet or clean surface in single layer to make sandwich assembly easier.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spread about a teaspoon of peanut butter evenly on one Ritz cracker, then top it with another cracker to form a sandwich. Repeat until all crackers are paired.
- Melt the chocolate: Using a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, melt chocolate using a double boiler on the stovetop.
- Dip sandwiches: Holding each peanut butter sandwich with a fork or dipping tool, fully coat it in the melted chocolate, ensuring even coverage. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Set the cookies: Place the dipped sandwiches back onto parchment paper or a silicone mat. Let the chocolate set at room temperature or place in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to harden.
- Serve and store: Once the chocolate has fully hardened, the cookies are ready to serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to one week.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for easier spreading and smoother flavor, but chunky works nicely for added texture.
- You can substitute chocolate with white chocolate or dark chocolate depending on your preference.
- To speed up chocolate setting, chill the cookies in the refrigerator.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate to avoid burning or seizing.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-containing due to the crackers; use gluten-free crackers if needed.
Keywords: Ritz cracker cookies, peanut butter cookies, no-bake cookies, chocolate dipped cookies, easy dessert, quick cookies
