These Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers Dipped in White Chocolate are chewy and filled with salty, buttery Ritz crackers. This no bake treat is perfect for the holiday season and special occasions! If you are a fan of peanut butter and chocolate together then you don't want to miss this Ritz Cracker cookies recipe.
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Why you'll love this recipe
These yummy cookies are ready in under 30 minutes. They are perfectly chewy and the salty Ritz crackers add a nice depth of flavor. No mixer or special equipment required.
We just love this sweet salty treat!
Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers Dipped in White Chocolate
Equipment
- 1 cookie sheet
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 small heat-proof bowl
Ingredients
- 32 Ritz crackers about a sleeve and a half
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 11 ounce bag white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles - holiday or any festive type sprinkles
Instructions
- Line cookie sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Place 16 Ritz crackers on the baking sheet.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter on one side of the crackers.
- Top with a second cracker to make a "sandwich". Place in freezer or refrigerator until ready to dip.
- Place white chocolate chips in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add oil. Melt the candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl using 30 second intervals, stirring between each heating. It will take about 1 minute 30-45 seconds to melt the chocolate.
- When the chocolate is silky smooth dip each peanut butter sandwich into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to tap off the excess chocolate. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles.
- Place in refrigerator until hardened. They can then be stacked in an airtight container. I prefer them cold and serve them right out of the refrigerator.
- Perfect for cookies trays and holiday gifts!
Notes
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Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card..
Creative variations to try
- Instead of using peanut butter, you can use almond butter, cashew butter, marshmallow fluff or even Nutella in the middle to change up the flavor profile.
- You can use a different type of chocolate to suit your preferences use dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, chocolate almond bark, white almond bark, milk chocolate chips, or red and green candy melts.
- Instead of placing sprinkles on the top, you can top with sea salt for a even more salty flavor.
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for the Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers Dipped in White Chocolate.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
Ritz crackers are oven-baked and made with enriched wheat flour.
No, not at all, sprinkles are optional - you can decorate them with chopped peanuts, crushed candy canes, shaved chocolate, sea salt, really the options are endless!
Yes, you can use any type of cracker, but try the buttery crackers, the salty sweet combination works great in this recipe.
Deb's tips for the perfect dish
If you need some help to slide these off the fork, you can use a toothpick. Toothpicks work well without messing up the chocolate.
- Instead of using the microwave to melt the chocolate, you can use the double boiler method, which helps to keep the chocolate warm while you dip it.
- If the chocolate starts to thicken while you are dipping these sandwich crackers, just pop it back into the microwave for 15 second increments until it thins out again.
- If you run the fork across the side of the bowl carefully, that will help you remove some of the excess chocolate, which makes them look neater and controls the mess.
- Save yourself a step and buy peanut butter ritz crackers. Brilliant, right?!!!
More Christmas cookies and treats
These little white-chocolate-dipped Ritz cookies fit right in with all the holiday goodies you've been whipping up lately! They've got that salty-sweet magic going on, a creamy peanut butter center, and a crisp bite that keeps things interesting on a cookie tray.
If you're already making Peanut Butter Snowballs, White Chocolate Dipped Oreos, or those adorable Oreo Reindeer Pops, adding a batch of these brings a fun bit of variety without adding any extra fuss! They taste like a childhood favorite dressed up for the season, and they disappear fast. So you might want to snag a couple before they hit the table!
Wrapping it up
Before you wander off to tackle the rest of your holiday to-dos, I hope these simple white chocolate Ritz treats add a little sparkle (and maybe a little mischief) to your cookie lineup. They're easy, they're quick, and they have that salty-sweet crunch everyone reaches for first.
If you're building a cookie tray, peek at the other treats linked above for even more inspiration. And while you're here, drop a comment, rate the recipe, or share a photo. I love seeing what you're making in your kitchen!
Lois says
This is another really fun and easy Christmas treat. So easy and tasty.
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you Lois, Happy Holidays to you!!
Michelle Gosser says
Love these! I'm making chocolate covered with seasalt tonight! Love your tip about the fork, I usually use a pair of tongs.