4.38 from 8 votes

Ritz Cracker Cookies

Ritz Cracker Cookies are an easy no-bake Christmas cookies that are perfect for holiday parties. Buttery crackers with creamy peanut sandwiched inside are dipped in smooth chocolate to make a sweet and salty treat!

Ritz cracker cookies on a platter


No-bake cookies are my jam! If you’re like me and love to make simple, straightforward recipes, this treat is for you.

Each bite is a yummy combination of salty and sweet. The Ritz crackers add the perfect element of salty crunch while the creamy peanut butter and chocolate/butterscotch coating is just the right amount of sweetness.

This is the perfect recipe for the kids to help make. Dipping the cookies in the chocolate mixture is messy and fun.

Why You’ll Love These Ritz Cookies

  • They are easy to make with pantry ingredients.
  • No-bake cookies means no need to turn on the oven.
  • Perfect to serve at holiday parties or to unexpected guests.
  • Quick to prepare in 30 minutes.
  • So versatile and easy to switch out ingredients to suit taste preferences.
  • Kid-friendly
  • Peanut butter + chocolate. Need I say more?

Ingredients for Ritz Cracker Cookies

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    • Original Ritz crackers – These are the plain Ritz Crackers.
    • Creamy peanut butter – Not the sugar free variety since you will want the added sweetness.
    • Powdered sugar
    • Semisweet chocolate chips
    • Butterscotch baking chips
    • Vegetable shortening
    • Holiday sprinkles
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    How to Make Ritz Cracker Cookies

    Step One: Line 24 crackers, rounded side down, on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside.

    Step Two: Mix together peanut butter and powdered sugar until well combined and smooth.

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    Step Three: Scoop approximately 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture onto each cracker and spread evenly. Top with another cracker, flat side down. Chill the cookies in the fridge (or freezer if your kitchen is very warm) while you prepare the chocolate.

    prep for ritz cracker cookies

    Step Four: Melt the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and shortening in 30 second increments in the microwave at 50% power. Stir well between each increment and heat until melted and completely smooth.

    Step Five: Use a fork to dip each cracker cookie into the melted chocolate to coat. Gently tap the form on the edge of the bowl to let the excess chocolate drip off of the cracker cookie before placing it on the baking sheet.

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    Step Six: Top the cookies with sprinkles and let set completely in the fridge.

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    Equipment Needed to Make Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies

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    What to Serve with Cracker Cookies

    Christmas Drinks

    Christmas Desserts

    Ritz cracker cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet

    Variations and Substitutions

    • Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy peanut butter.
    • Use another colors and shapes of sprinkles depending on the occasion you are celebrating.
    • Try white candy melts or white chocolate chips instead of the semisweet chocolate chips.
    • Replace the butterscotch chips with peanut butter chips.
    • Top with chopped nuts or flaked sea salt instead of sprinkles.
    • Substitute another variety of nut butter, sun butter or cookie butter for the peanut butter.
    • You can also use coconut oil instead of the vegetable shortening if you prefer.

    How to Store 

    Best Way to Store Ritz Cracker Cookies

    Store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Can I Freeze Ritz Cracker Peanut Butter Cookies

    Yes, you can freeze these cookies. Place the cookies in an airtight freezer safe container with layers of wax paper between the cookie layers. They will keep in the freezer for up to three months.

    A stack of Ritz Cracker cookies

    Can I substitute any kind of nut butter?

    Yes, you can substitute other nut butters. Please note that some nut butters tend to be more oily than others. If your nut butter is particularly runny, you can add more powdered sugar to thicken it up so it doesn’t run out the sides of your cookie.

    A ritz cracker cookie cut in half on a bunch of cookies

    Tips for Dipping the Cookies into the Chocolate

    I use a regular kitchen fork to keep things simple. With a steady hand, you can dip the cookie into the chocolate easily. If a mishap occurs and you drop the cookie into the chocolate, no worries. Just fish it out carefully. A little extra chocolate is not a bad thing.

    If you want to get a little fancier with the tools, try this Candy Dipping Scoop. You’ll be able to effortlessly dip all your treats with this handy tool.

    Ritz cracker cookies on a white surface

    You’ll also like Peppermint Bark, Sweetened Condensed Milk Cookies and Reindeer Chow.

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    4.38 from 8 votes

    Ritz Cracker Cookies

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 24
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    These easy no-bake Christmas cookies are perfect for holiday parties. Buttery crackers with creamy peanut sandwiched inside are dipped in smooth chocolate to make a sweet and salty treat!

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 48 Original Ritz crackers
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
    • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup butterscotch chips
    • 2 tsp vegetable shortening
    • sprinkles

    Instructions

    • Line 24 crackers, rounded side down, on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Mix together peanut butter and powdered sugar until well combined and smooth.
    • Scoop approximately 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture onto each cracker and spread evenly. Top with another cracker, flat side down. Chill the cookies in the fridge (or freezer if your kitchen is very warm) while you prepare the chocolate.
    • Melt the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and shortening in 30 second increments in the microwave at 50% power. Stir well between each increment and heat until melted and completely smooth.
    • Use a fork to dip each cracker cookie into the melted chocolate to coat. Gently tap the form on the edge of the bowl to let the excess chocolate drip off of the cracker cookie before placing it on the baking sheet.
    • Top the cookies with sprinkles and let set completely in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chocolate dipped cookies, christmas cookies, no-bake cookies, Ritz cracker cookies, Ritz cracker recipes

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