Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Cookies

This Christmas treat is totally addictive with the perfect sweet and salty combo. Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Cookies are an easy no-bake Christmas treat. Ritz crackers stuffed with peanut butter and dipped in chocolate.

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No Christmas is complete without these quick and easy peanut butter ritz cookies. They are so easy to make with only three ingredients. In fact, you can even make ahead of time to store in the freezer. And since they are so easy to make they make the perfect treat for cookie swaps and exchanges.

Our family makes these sweet and salty treats every single year for Christmas and they are always the first gone on the Cookie Tray. We love these peanut butter cups my Mom makes every year and my brother can’t ever pass up oreo balls! I also love peanut butter blossoms! You’ll love all of these yummy peanut butter treats.

Why You’ll Love these Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies

• Chocolate peanut butter ritz cracker cookies are a delicious no-bake recipe. If you don’t want to turn the oven, then this is the sweet treat for you!
• You only need three ingredients to make these cookies. Super simple and oh so tasty!
• With some sprinkles and colored candy melts, you can make variations on this cookie recipe for every holiday.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies

• Buttery salted crackers – We always use Ritz, but you can grab off brand or another type of buttery and salted cracker.
• Creamy peanut butter – I do not recommend using a natural peanut butter as the oils tend to separate.
• Almond bark – We have used both chocolate and white almond bark. Grab whatever kind you want!

How to Make Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies

Lay out wax paper to put finished cookies on. If you plan on putting them into the freezer to help them set quicker, then use a lined sheet pan.

Place about a 1/2 – 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on a Ritz cracker and spread it out, depending on the ratio of peanut butter to crack and chocolate you desire.

Top with another cracker and repeat this process until all crackers are gone.

Melt almond bark in a double boiler until all lumps are out. If you don’t have a double boiler you can do this in the microwave, making sure to stir frequently so it doesn’t scorch.

Drop a sandwich cookie into the chocolate and make sure it’s covered. Then remove the cookie from the melted chocolate with a fork. Drag fork along the edge of the double boiler to scrape of excess chocolate.

Place the coated cookie on wax paper and repeat until all cookies have been dipped.

Once the cookies are set, place in a container and store in airtight container with wax paper between the layers of cookies.

How to Store Leftover Ritz Cracker Cookies

Transfer cookies to an airtight container and store in a cool dry place for up to a week. You can also store in the fridge to extend their life a bit, or keep the chocolate set if your kitchen is warm.

Want to freeze them? Freeze on the baking sheet and then transfer to an airtight container.

Can I use chocolate chips in place of almond bark?

Absolutely! Just keep in mind that chocolate chips are a bit easier to overheat than almond bark. You’ll need to be a bit more careful when melting so that the chocolate doesn’t seize. Chocolate candy melts will also work!

Do I have to use a double boiler to melt chocolate?

No, you don’t have to use a double boiler on the stove top! You can use a microwave safe bowl to melt the chocolate in the microwave. Heat in 30 second increments and stir well in between microwaving.

These peanut butter ritz cracker cookies are the salty sweet snack of your dreams! If you love peanut butter cups then you’ve got to give these a try.

More Easy Christmas Treats!

• If you love that sweet and salty combo make these easy Chocolate Covered Potato Chips! Totally addictive and delicious!
• Snack on this easy White Chocolate Puffcorn during the holidays. It only takes about 10 minutes to whip up!
• Pretzels that are stuffed with a peanut butter filling and dipped in chocolate! Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Pretzel are and easy no-bake treat.
• No Christmas is complete without Chocolate Dipped Cherries!
• Christmas Cupcakes are easy to decorate and even easier to eat!
• Buckeye Candy is the perfect creamy peanut butter and chocolate combination.
• These chocolate peppermint Christmas cookies are delicious, soft and topped off with a festive red and white peppermint kiss. 
• Christmas Crack is an easy Christmas candy that’s always a hit!
• Christmas Cornflake Wreaths are a favorite Christmas treat that is so easy to make!
• Chocolate Peppermint Cookies with double the chocolate for all of you chocoholics out there! 
• Pecan Tassies are mini pecan pies! Perfect for serving at the holidays or on a dessert board!

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

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Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies

Our FAVORITE treats for the holidays! Easy Christmas Cookies! Chocolate Dipped Ritz Crackers Stuffed with Peanut Butter, So Easy And Delicious!

Prep:25 minutes mins

Cook:25 minutes mins

Total:50 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 100 round buttery salted crackers such as Ritz
• ▢ 1 ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ▢ 24 ounces chocolate almond bark

Instructions

• Place about a 1/2 – 1 Tablespoon of peanut butter on a cracker and spread out depending on the ratio of peanut butter to crack and chocolate you desire.
• Top with another cracker. Repeat process until all crackers are gone.
• Melt almond bark in a double boiler until all lumps are out. If you don’t have a double boiler you can do this in the microwave, making sure to stir frequently so it doesn’t scorch. It just doesn’t harden up if you use the double boiler.
• Drop a sandwich cookie into the chocolate. Make sure it’s covered, then remove with a fork. Drag fork along the edge of the double boiler to scrape of excess almond bark. Place cookie on wax paper. Repeat until all cookies have been dipped.
• Place in container and store in air tight container. These also freeze great! Place wax paper between the layers of cookies.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 121kcal (6%), Carbohydrates: 13g (4%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 6g (9%), Saturated Fat: 4g (25%), Sodium: 67mg (3%), Potassium: 22mg (1%), Sugar: 10g (11%), Calcium: 10mg (1%), Iron: 0.3mg (2%)

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