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Ritz Cookies
Ritz Cookies are no-bake sandwich treats made by layering peanut butter between Ritz crackers and coating the sandwiches in melted chocolate. Optional flaky sea salt adds a balanced touch to the sweet and salty combination. These cookies offer a crunchy texture with a creamy peanut butter center and smooth chocolate coating.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
24
cookies
Calories:
164 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% 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.