Description
These Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies are a delightful holiday treat featuring crisp salty crackers sandwiched with creamy peanut butter, then dipped in smooth white chocolate and topped with festive sprinkles and flaky sea salt. Easy to make and perfect for holiday parties or gifting, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a crunchy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 sleeves Ritz Crackers, approximately 60 crackers
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
Chocolate Coating
- 20 oz. Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers
- 1-2 Tbsp coconut oil (optional, to aid melting)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup festive holiday sprinkles
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Base: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Lay out 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers with the flat side facing up to create a base layer for the sandwiches.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread about 2 teaspoons of peanut butter evenly on each cracker. Make sure to apply a nice, thick layer for balanced flavor. Then place another cracker on top with the rounded side up to form a sandwich cookie.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, stir well, then heat for another minute and stir until fully melted and smooth. If desired, add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil to help with melting and achieve a glossy finish.
- Dip Cookies in Chocolate: Using a fork, carefully dunk each peanut butter sandwich cookie into the melted white chocolate until fully coated. Tap off excess chocolate and set the coated cookie back on the parchment paper. Drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the cookies for extra decoration.
- Add Toppings and Set: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle festive holiday sprinkles on top and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt to enhance flavor. Repeat with remaining cookies. Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Dark chocolate melting wafers can be used instead of white chocolate for a different flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
