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Chocolate peanut butter ritz cracker cookies stacked on a plate with a smooth, firm chocolate shell.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Cookies

Rebecca Blumer
Crisp, buttery Ritz crackers are filled with creamy peanut butter and dipped in smooth melted chocolate. Refrigerate until firm for a simple, satisfying sweet-and-salty treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 186 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Glass bowl
  • Microwave
  • Two forks
  • Airtight container

Ingredients
 

  • 48 Ritz crackers
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Cover a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper, arrange 24 crackers on it, and sandwich about 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter between each cracker and a second cracker. Keep the filling just inside the edges so the sandwiches stay tidy when lifted.
  • Heat the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass bowl for 90 seconds, then stir thoroughly to distribute the heat. Some chips may still look intact but soften and blend as you stir.
  • Use additional 30-second microwave intervals only as needed, stirring after each interval until the chocolate melts fully. Stop heating when stirring produces a smooth mixture without solid pieces.
  • Coat each sandwich in the melted chocolate, using two forks to lift it, drain the excess, and return it to the lined baking sheet. A well-drained cookie has an even coating without a large puddle forming around its base.
  • Refrigerate the tray until the coating feels firm, then move the cookies into an airtight container and keep them refrigerated. The set shell should resist a light touch rather than smear.

Notes

Assembly tip: Keep the peanut butter slightly inside the scalloped edges of the crackers and press gently to avoid squeezing the filling out or cracking the crackers.
Dipping technique: Tap the supporting fork against the bowl rim and wipe the bottom across the edge to drain excess chocolate before transferring to the lined sheet.
Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight, rigid container in the refrigerator with parchment or wax paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate peanut butter ritz cracker cookies, no-bake cookies, ritz cracker cookies
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