Description
No-Bake Ritz Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies transform simple crackers into addictive sweet-salty treats with zero oven time required. Creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between buttery Ritz crackers gets dipped in smooth chocolate for the perfect quick dessert that disappears fast at parties.
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Take one Ritz cracker and spread approximately 1 teaspoon of peanut butter on the flat side, then top with another cracker to create a sandwich. Press gently so the peanut butter reaches the edges without squeezing out. Repeat until you’ve used all 48 crackers to make 24 sandwiches.
Place the assembled sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet and pop them into the freezer for 10-15 minutes. This step is crucial because it firms up the peanut butter, preventing it from sliding around when you dip the cookies in chocolate and keeping crumbs from mixing into your melted chocolate.
In separate microwave-safe bowls, combine the milk chocolate wafers with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and the white chocolate wafers with the remaining coconut oil. Microwave each in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each burst, until completely smooth and melted. Be patient – rushing this step can cause the chocolate to seize.
Remove the chilled sandwiches from the freezer. Working with one at a time, place a sandwich on a fork or dipping tool and lower it into your chocolate of choice. Use a spoon to coat the top completely, then lift and gently tap the fork on the bowl’s edge to remove excess chocolate. Slide the coated cookie onto your prepared baking sheet.
If using sprinkles or other decorations, add them immediately while the chocolate is still wet. Once all cookies are dipped and decorated, transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely. The cookies should release easily from the parchment when set.
Notes
Use creamy peanut butter, not natural style, for best texture that holds together.
Freezing the assembled sandwiches before dipping prevents filling from sliding out. Add coconut oil or shortening to chocolate for smoother, shinier coating that sets properly. Work quickly when dipping – if chocolate starts to thicken, reheat for 10-15 seconds.
Try different chocolate varieties like dark chocolate, white chocolate, or milk chocolate. Drizzle with contrasting chocolate color for elegant presentation.
Make mini versions using Ritz Bits crackers for bite-sized treats. Store between layers of parchment paper to prevent sticking together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 3mg