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A close-up stack of no-bake Christmas cookies made with Ritz crackers, peanut butter, and chocolate, ready for a holiday party.

Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies: The Easiest Holiday Treat

Discover the easiest, most delicious Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies! This simple no-bake recipe combines salty crackers, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate for the perfect festive holiday treat that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 72 Ritz Crackers (about 2 sleeves)
  • 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter or other filling like Nutella or Biscoff
  • 16 ounces chocolate melting wafers or chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or white)
  • 0.25 cup festive sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • 2 Baking sheets
  • 1 Parchment Paper
  • 1 Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange 36 Ritz crackers in a single layer.
  2. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of peanut butter onto the center of each of the 36 crackers. Top with the remaining 36 crackers, pressing gently to create sandwiches.
  3. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill for at least 10 minutes.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. If using chocolate chips, add 1 tsp of coconut oil to help it melt smoothly.
  5. Remove the chilled sandwiches from the refrigerator. Using a fork, dip one sandwich at a time into the melted chocolate, turning to coat completely. Lift the cookie with the fork and tap it gently on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
  6. Place the coated cookie back on the parchment paper and immediately top with festive sprinkles.
  7. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Once all are dipped and decorated, return the baking sheet to the refrigerator for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.

Notes

Tip 1: Don't skip chilling the peanut butter sandwiches before dipping. This helps them stay together in the warm chocolate.
Tip 2: For a beautiful presentation, drizzle a contrasting color of melted chocolate over the set cookies.
Tip 3: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.