No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies
These treats strike the perfect balance between salty, sweet, creamy, and crunchy. Because they require zero baking, they are incredibly easy to whip up in large batches.
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Prep time: 20 minutes
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Chill time: 30 minutes
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Yield: Approx. 30-35 cookies
Ingredients
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Ritz Crackers: 1 sleeve (about 60-70 individual crackers)
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Peanut Butter: 1 cup creamy peanut butter (smooth works best for spreading)
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Chocolate Coating: 2 cups high-quality chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate depending on preference)
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Coconut Oil: 1 teaspoon (helps melt the chocolate smoothly and gives it a nice sheen)
Instructions
1. Assemble the Sandwiches
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
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Lay out half of the Ritz crackers flat on the sheet, bottom-side up.
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Spoon or pipe about 1 teaspoon of creamy peanut butter onto the center of each cracker.
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Top each with a second cracker, pressing down gently until the peanut butter reaches the edges to create a sandwich.
2. Melt the Chocolate
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In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the teaspoon of coconut oil.
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Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and completely smooth. Be careful not to overheat it.
3. Dip the Cookies
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Using a fork, drop one cracker sandwich at a time into the melted chocolate, turning it over to ensure it is completely coated.
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Lift the cookie out with the fork, letting any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
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Slide the coated cookie back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat for all sandwiches.
4. Chill and Set
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Once all the cookies are dipped, place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate shell is completely firm to the touch.
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Transfer the set cookies into containers or foil tins for storage or gifting.
Kitchen Tips
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Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze them for up to three months. They taste fantastic straight out of the freezer!
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Variations: You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or hazelnut spread. For a festive touch, sprinkle a few grains of coarse sea salt or colorful sprinkles on top before the chocolate sets.