Ritz Cookies
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
24 cookies
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Calories
164 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Ritz Cookies
Description
This recipe assembles Ritz Cookies by placing peanut butter between two Ritz crackers to form sandwich cookies. The peanut butter is creamy and acts as a binding layer. The sandwiches are dipped in melted chocolate, which can be combined with coconut oil to aid melting and smoothness. After coating, the cookies are placed on parchment paper and optionally sprinkled with flaky sea salt to highlight contrasts in flavor.
The final texture features a crispy crisp cracker exterior with a rich peanut butter filling and a solid chocolate shell. The cooking technique avoids baking, relying on chilling to set the chocolate.
The cookies are best stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent sticking, making them a convenient treat for storage or gift-giving. They can also be frozen to extend shelf life.
Notes recommend placing parchment or wax paper between stacked layers to avoid sticking, and the cookies can be frozen for up to two months.
Ingredients
- 48 Ritz crackers
- 3/4 cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 3/4 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional
- sea salt optional, flaky or sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Place 24 crackers on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one. Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter into the center of each cracker. Gently press another cracker onto the peanut butter layer to make a sandwich cookie. Repeat with remaining crackers.
- Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until just melted. Don't overheat the chocolate or it will get clumpy and grainy. You can also melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
- When the chocolate is melted, drop a cracker sandwich into the chocolate. Use 2 forks to move the sandwich around in the chocolate until it is completely covered. Use one fork to lift the sandwich cookie out of the chocolate. Gently tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.
- Transfer to the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt and/or sprinkles, if using. Continue dipping until all the cookies are dipped. Repeat until all cookies are dipped.
- Let the cookies sit until the chocolate hardens. If you want to speed up the process, you can put the baking sheets in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Store these cookies in an airtight container and separate layers with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking.
- You can freeze the Ritz Cookies for up to two months to extend freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 46IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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