Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Cookies Recipe

Looking for a super easy, no-bake treat to make with your kids? These Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Cookies are quick, simple, and absolutely delicious! Get ready to create a fun and tasty snack that everyone will love.

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time for easy, colorful, and fun recipes. These Ritz cracker cookies are a personal favorite because they are SO simple to make.

I’ve been cooking since I was little, learning from my mom and great-grandmother. While they mostly made savory dishes like Filipino Chicken Adobo, Macaroni Salad, and Lumpia, my mom also excelled at making fun jello cakes and simple, yummy cookies. This cracker cookie recipe is one that I remember making with her when I was a kid. Now, my own children join me in the kitchen to make these delightful treats!

These no-bake cookies require only three ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. They are incredibly easy and fast to make, and the best part is that they taste fantastic!

What You Need to Make These Easy Cracker Cookies

Tools & Equipment

You don’t need a lot of fancy tools to whip up these delightful Ritz cracker cookies. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Wax paper: To prevent the cookies from sticking and to make cleanup a breeze.
• Butter spreader or plastic knife: For easily spreading the peanut butter.
• Microwave-safe bowl: To melt the chocolate.

Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you’ll need to create these amazing chocolate peanut butter cracker cookies:

• Ritz crackers: The classic choice for this recipe. While standard Ritz crackers are recommended, you could experiment with other round, slightly salty crackers. Avoid super thin crackers, as they may break easily when spreading the peanut butter.
• Peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter is preferred for its smooth texture, but if you love chunky peanut butter, go for it! You can also substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
• Semi-sweet baker’s chocolate: Chopped baker’s chocolate is ideal because it melts smoothly and evenly. If you only have chocolate chips, you can use them, but keep in mind that they contain ingredients to help them retain their shape, making them a bit more challenging to melt.
• Sprinkles or other toppings: These are optional, but highly recommended, especially if you’re making these with kids. Sprinkles add a pop of color and make the cookies even more festive.

A Note About Ingredient Amounts

You can make as few or as many of these Ritz cracker cookies as you like! The amounts provided in the recipe are estimates for making about 20 cookies. Adjust the amounts based on how much peanut butter you use and how thickly you coat the crackers with chocolate.

Tips for Making the Best Cracker Cookies

Here are a few extra tips to ensure your Ritz cracker cookies are a success:

• Prepare your ingredients and equipment beforehand. This is called “mis en place” in French, which means “everything in its place.” Having everything ready to go makes the process much faster and smoother.
• Use the right amount of peanut butter. Too much peanut butter will make the cookies difficult to dip and can create a mess. Aim for one teaspoon to one tablespoon per cookie.
• Use melting chocolate or baker’s chocolate bars. As mentioned earlier, these types of chocolate melt much more smoothly than chocolate chips.
• Spread the peanut butter with a small butter spreader or plastic knife. A sharp knife isn’t necessary and can make spreading the peanut butter more difficult.

Kid-Friendly Tasks for Making These Cookies

This recipe is perfect for getting kids involved! Depending on their age, children can help with various tasks:

• Counting out the crackers: This is a great way to practice math skills!
• Spreading peanut butter: Even young children can help with this using a plastic knife.
• Dipping the sandwich cookies into the chocolate: This can get messy, so keep a towel handy. Encourage them to gently place the cookie in the chocolate and use a spatula to carefully coat it.
• Adding sprinkles: Let them choose their favorite sprinkles for a personalized touch! The wax paper makes cleanup easy.

How to Store Your Delicious Cookies

These cookies will stay fresh in a closed container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. However, in my house, they never last that long when the kids are around!

More Baking Recipes to Enjoy

If you enjoyed this easy no-bake recipe, here are a few other baking recipes you might like:

• Banana Coffee Cake
• Funfetti Cookie Bars
• Fudge Cookies
• Pineapple Bread

Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Cookies Recipe

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)

By Marlynn Schotland

These cracker cookies are so easy and fun to make with the kids! No-bake, just three ingredients, and perfect to snack on.

Equipment

• Knife
• Wax paper

Ingredients

• 40 Ritz crackers (or other round crackers)
• 1 to 1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 8-16 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, roughly chopped
• Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1. Spread peanut butter on the flat side of a Ritz cracker. Top with a second cracker.
2. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at 20-30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. Dip each peanut butter cracker sandwich in melted chocolate.
4. Place dipped crackers on wax paper.
5. If using, add sprinkles immediately before the chocolate sets.
6. Refrigerate for 2-5 minutes until the chocolate hardens.

Notes

• Amount estimates: you can make one or 100 cookies at a time.
• Storage: airtight container at room temp for 5 days.

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This post was updated with new photos and tips.