Ritz Cracker Cookies

Sweet and salty, Ritz Cracker Cookies are one treat you may find hard to resist. Indulgent Reese's candy sandwiched between two buttery round crackers, these cookies are dipped in a smooth coating chocolate making them the perfect snack.

I love that these cookies are so easy to customize for any holiday or occasion. Which makes them the perfect treat for parties, cookie exchanges, sharing or freezing. With only 3 ingredients and a handful of steps, Ritz Cracker Cookies are ideal for making with kids or small helpers.

If you love a good cookie then you have got to try some of our other favorites like our Bakery Style Chocolate Chip cookies, Strawberry Lemonade cookies, Birthday Cake cookies, or Sunshine Oatmeal cookies. There is something for everyone!

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• 🥫 Ingredients
• 🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
• 👩🏻‍🍳 Make it Your Own
• 🍽 Storing

🥫 Ingredients

It really doesn't get easier than these Ritz Cracker Cookies with their three ingredients. Simple, quick and delicious this sweet treat is a winner.

• Ritz Crackers
• Melting Chocolate
• Reese's Thins White Creme Peanut Butter Cups

(Scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements and full printable instructions.)

🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions

Firstly, you will want to pre-heat your oven to 350° F. Then line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will help keep the mess to a minimum while making your Ritz Cracker Cookies.

Assemble Cookies

Afterwards place 30 Ritz crackers salt side down on the sheet, leaving space between each cookie base. When done add an unwrapped Reese's candy to the top of each cracker.

Then place the baking sheet in the oven for roughly 90 seconds to allow the candy to slightly melt. Pull the baking sheet from the oven. While chocolate is still warm top each stack with a second cracker so the top of each cracker is facing up.

Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge for 10 minutes to let cool completely.

Dip Cookies

Afterwards, in a large microwave safe bowl slowly melt the chocolate in 30 second bursts. If wanting your chocolate to have a smooth finish try adding a dash of coconut oil.

Then stir between each 30 second session until the chocolate is just melted. Be careful not to overheat your chocolate or it will scorch.

Once melted carefully drop each sandwich into the chocolate. Using tongs or a fork flip the sandwich over to make sure sandwich is fully coated. Gently lift the Ritz cracker cookie sandwich out of the chocolate. 

Then tap the tongs or fork on the side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate and transfer coated cookie to a lined baking sheet to cool and harden. Sprinkle your Ritz Cracker Cookies with desired toppings such as sprinkles, chopped nuts or sea salt flakes. 

Decorate and Cool

Repeat the dipping process till all cookie sandwiches are coated. Then allow to sit until the chocolate has hardened entirely. To help make the hardening process go quicker place the baking sheet in the fridge or freezer to speed things up.

👩🏻‍🍳 Make it Your Own

If you have checked out any of our other recipes before, you know we encourage you to find ways to make each recipe your own! When it comes to personalizing your Ritz Cracker Cookies it couldn't be easier.

Change the Flavor Profile

While peanut butter and chocolate is a classic flavor combination there are many other ways to make these Ritz Cracker Cookies you own. You can try using Andes Mints for more of a thin mint cookie. You could also try swapping your Reese's for a Rolos candy and sprinkle with chopped pecans for a Turtle style cookie.

Really any type of candy will do! And be sure to finish off your cookies with a sprinkling of sea salt flakes or sprinkles for a festive treat anytime of the year.

Reimagine the Filler

While Reese's candy is convenient and simple there are many, many things you can use for your cookie sandwiches. Spread a layer of Nutella, peanut butter, or other favorite nut butter all work great.

You can also try adding a scoop of marshmallow fluff to any of your filling mixture choices. If making your own filling mixture I do suggest transferring your mixture to a ziplock bag and piping them on to the crackers for added ease.

Coating

When choosing a coating chocolate I do suggest choosing more of a premium type of chocolate as they tend to melt better.

If in a pinch you can always use baking chips though. Just be aware that baking chips do have stabilizers to help prevent melting. So you may need to add a dash of coconut oil to thin out the chocolate for easier dipping and give your Ritz cracker cookies that glossy finished look.

Candy coating chocolate, bakers chocolate all work well for coating your Ritz Cracker cookies. Semi-sweet, milk, and dark chocolate would all make for delicious options to coat your cookies.

🍽 Storing

Be mindful that if stacking the Ritz cracker cookies you will want to place a piece of parchment paper between the layers so the cookies do not stick together.

Any leftover cookies will need to be store in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to one week - if they can even last that long.

We prefer storing our leftover cookies in the fridge for less messy enjoyment. But you can certainly keep them on the counter if the house isn’t too warm.

Or if I know I'm not going to be eating them right away, I also love to freeze my Ritz cracker cookies. They make for the perfect cold, sweet and salty snack! I love them straight from the freezer or if you have the patience you can also allow them to thaw a little before enjoying.

Ritz Cracker Cookies

Yield: 15

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooling Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Sweet and salty, this is a treat you may find hard to resist. Not much can beat a Reese's candy sandwiched between two buttery crackers then dipped in chocolate.

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Ingredients

• 2 sleeves Ritz Crackers
• 30 Reese's Thins White Creme Peanut Butter Cups
• 11 ounces baking chocolate

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Arrange Ritz crackers salt side down on the sheet leaving space between each cookie base.
3. Place unwrapped Reese's candy on top of each cracker.
4. Move baking sheet to oven and allow chocolate to melt just slightly (roughly 90 seconds). Remove pan from the oven.
5. While chocolate is still warm top each candy with a second cracker and press down gently to make your cookie sandwiches.
6. Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge for 10 minutes to allow the cookie sandwiches to set.
7. Add chocolate for melting to a microwave safe bowl. In 30 second intervals melt the chocolate being sure to stir as you go. Continue this until the chocolate is melted. *Be careful not to overheat the chocolate or it will scorch.
8. Drop each cracker sandwich into the bowl of melted chocolate. Using tongs or fork flio the sandwich over to ensure it is fully coated.
9. Gently lift the cracker sandwich out of the chocolate and tap the tongs or fork on the side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate.
10. Transfer cookie sandwich to the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with any desired toppings.
11. Repeat till all cookie sandwiches are coated. Place tray in fridge or freezer to allow time for chocolate to fully set.
12. Once chocolate is hardened remove from tray and enjoy!

Notes

Don't miss other helpful tips, recipe variations and storage information found in the full article above.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 317Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 134mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 5gSugar: 17gProtein: 7g

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