Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers are a simple sweet and salty treat made with buttery Ritz crackers, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate almond bark. These peanut butter cracker sandwiches are dipped in melted chocolate and set until firm. They require no baking and are a great choice for holiday cookie trays, party snacks, or last-minute sweet treats.
Why These Work
- These peanut butter Ritz cracker sandwiches have sweet and salty flavor in every bite
- Creamy peanut butter filling
- No bake treat
- Easy to decorate for the holiday season
- Great for cookie trays and gifting
The combination of salty crackers, smooth peanut butter, and melted chocolate makes this a favorite thing for holiday baking. If you enjoy easy dipped treats, these Chocolate Covered Oreos are another simple option for cookie trays and holiday gifting.
Ingredients
- Ritz crackers
- creamy peanut butter
- chocolate almond bark
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
How to Make Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers
- Line prepared sheet pans with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Spread about a teaspoon of peanut butter onto half of the crackers. Top with the remaining crackers to form peanut butter cracker sandwiches.
- Place chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Follow package instructions if needed.
- Using a fork, dip each sandwich into the melted chocolate and coat completely. Tap gently on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
- Place coated crackers in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
- Add festive sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets.
- Let sit at room temperature until firm.
Variations and Flavor Ideas
Chocolate covered Ritz crackers are easy to customize depending on what you have on hand.
Different Chocolate Options
- White chocolate - Use white chocolate almond bark for a sweeter version.
- Dark chocolate - Creates a richer flavor that balances the salty crackers.
- Milk chocolate chips - Can be used instead of almond bark, but melt slowly in 30-second increments for best results.
- Half dark and half white chocolate - Dip in one and drizzle the other over the top.
If using chocolate chips instead of almond bark, follow package directions carefully and melt gently to avoid thick or grainy chocolate.
Peanut Butter Variations
- Add slightly more peanut butter for a thicker filling.
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Swap in chocolate peanut butter for a deeper chocolate flavor.
Holiday Toppings
These sweet and salty cookies are excellent no bake treats with little effort. Here's how to make this festive for the holidays.
- Crushed candy canes
- Festive sprinkles
- Flaky sea salt
- Drizzle of white chocolate
These make them especially popular during the holiday season for cookie trays.
Tips for Best Results
- Melt chocolate slowly to prevent overheating.
- Stir between each heating interval.
- Classic Ritz works best here.
- If you have leftover chocolate, drizzle it over the top of the cracker cookies
Storage
Store chocolate covered Ritz crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Keep in a cool place to prevent the chocolate from softening.
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box Ritz crackers
- ½-¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 24 oz chocolate almond bark
- Flaky sea salt - optional
- Sprinkles - optional
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Spread peanut butter on half of the crackers and top with remaining crackers to form sandwiches.
- Melt chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler.
- Dip sandwiches into melted chocolate and coat fully.
- Tap off excess chocolate and place on lined sheet pans.
- Add toppings before chocolate sets.
- Let sit at room temperature until firm.
Notes
- Follow package directions for melting almond bark.
- Store in an airtight container once fully set.
- Can be made ahead for holiday trays.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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