Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies combine the salty crunch of Ritz crackers with a creamy peanut butter filling and a smooth semi-sweet chocolate coating for a delicious no-bake treat that’s perfect for parties or anytime sweet cravings hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 60 Ritz crackers
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating
- 2½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 18×13 inch sheet pan with wax paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a small mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar, stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Arrange Crackers Bottom Layer: Evenly space 30 Ritz crackers flat side down on the prepared sheet pan; these will serve as the base of each cookie.
- Add Filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture onto the center of each bottom cracker without spreading it to the edges to prevent overflow.
- Top with Crackers: Place another Ritz cracker on top of each peanut butter dollop, face up. Gently press down to slightly spread the peanut butter toward the edges without it dripping over.
- Chill Cookies: Refrigerate the assembled cookies on the sheet pan for 25 minutes to firm up the peanut butter filling for easier handling during dipping.
- Melt Chocolate: In a medium heat-safe bowl, combine 2 cups of the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until melted and smooth.
- Finish Chocolate Mixture: Add the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips to the melted chocolate and stir until completely smooth and glossy, creating a thick coating.
- Dip Cookies: Remove the cookies from the refrigerator. Using a fork, dip one cookie at a time into the melted chocolate, flipping and fully coating it. Tap the fork against the bowl edge to remove any excess chocolate.
- Set Chocolate: Return the chocolate-coated cookies to the wax-lined sheet pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the chocolate shell firmly.
- Store and Serve: Once the chocolate is set, store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Do not spread the peanut butter mixture to the edges of the crackers to avoid leakage when assembled and dipped.
- Melting chocolate slowly in intervals prevents burning and ensures a glossy finish.
- Use a fork to dip and remove excess chocolate for a smooth, even coating.
- Keep the cookies refrigerated, especially after coating, to maintain their shape and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies, no-bake cookies, peanut butter cookies, chocolate coated cookies, easy dessert, party snacks
