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Ritz Cracker Cookies

Deliciously sweet and salty treats made from Ritz crackers, chocolate, and various fillings, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
  • 24 pieces Ritz crackers
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Can use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Or melting wafers.
For Salted Caramel Cookies
  • 24 pieces Ritz crackers
  • 1 cup caramel candies Or homemade caramel.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt For topping.

Method
 

Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
  1. Spread a generous teaspoon of peanut butter onto a Ritz cracker and top with another cracker to form a sandwich.
  2. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Dip each sandwich in the melted chocolate and let excess drip back into the bowl.
  4. Place coated sandwiches on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
  5. Allow cookies to set at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting.
Salted Caramel Cookies
  1. Melt caramel candies with a splash of heavy cream in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  2. Spread a layer of caramel onto a Ritz cracker and top with another cracker to form a sandwich.
  3. Melt the chocolate as previously described until smooth.
  4. Dip each caramel-filled sandwich into the melted chocolate, covering completely.
  5. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets.
  6. Let them cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

Store cookies in airtight containers to keep them fresh. They can also be frozen for longer shelf life.