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I've gotta tell you about these Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies—they’re the ultimate holiday snack! No baking, no stress. Rich peanut butter sandwiched between super crisp crackers, all dunked in a coat of silky chocolate. Sprinkles and smashed candy canes on top make them a blast to put together and even better to munch on.
Irresistible Holiday Treats
Honestly, what makes these awesome is how you can throw 'em together so fast. Just a handful of simple stuff, and you’re all set. The salty cracker layer, sweet melty chocolate, and smooth peanut butter just hit differently. Add some cute toppings and everybody wants in—they’re ready to hand out or lay out for all your favorite people.
Stuff to Grab
- Main Players:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 40 Ritz crackers
- For Coating:
- Milk and white chocolate wafers
- Crushed peppermint candy
- Holiday sprinkles you like
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Get Set to Wow
- Let Them Firm Up:
- Once dressed up, give the cookies time to harden—leave out or stash in the fridge.
- Add All the Fun Stuff:
- Sling sprinkles or anything you want on while that chocolate’s still soft.
- Dunk the Sandwiches:
- Toss your peanut butter sandwiches right into the melted chocolate, let the dribble drip away.
- Melt Down the Chocolate:
- Warm each kind of chocolate until nice and smooth, give it a good stir.
- Stack the Crackers:
- Spread peanut butter thick, sandwich those crackers, and you’re halfway there.
Tiny Tricks
Go for nice melting chocolate—you’ll thank yourself. Stir in a touch of coconut oil if your chips seem stubborn. Nut allergies? Swap peanut butter for cookie butter. If your chocolate thickens, just nuke it a few more seconds to keep things smooth.
Pass It Around
They look awesome stacked on a festive tray or tucked in cute boxes. You can keep 'em at room temp all week, or freeze for a couple of months. Thaw out before you dig in.
Fast Fixes
- Butter crackers of any brand totally work
- Skip the microwave? Double boiler works well
- Make sure bowls and tools are dry when melting chocolate
- Prep them up to a week before you need them
- Top with nuts, coconut, or drizzle on more chocolate if you like
Cheerful Holiday Vibes
These little bites are a highlight every holiday and get the whole gang smiling. So simple but so good! Hope you have fun with them and make some super sweet memories too.
Common Questions
- → What's the best chocolate to use?
Melting wafers or baking bars make dipping easy and smooth, but if you’ve only got chocolate chips, just toss in a bit of coconut oil.
- → Can I make these nut-free?
Sure thing, just grab some sunflower butter or even cookie butter to swap for the peanut butter.
- → How long do these keep?
Stick them in a tight container and they’ll last about 2 weeks on the counter or a month cooled in the fridge.
- → Can I freeze these cookies?
Yep, freeze them for up to 3 months in a lidded box. Let them chill out in the fridge when you’re ready to eat.
- → Why isn't my chocolate smooth?
If your chocolate’s getting thick or grainy, you probably got it too hot. Nuke it slow, stir after every few seconds, and you’ll be good.