Description
Get ready to make one of the easiest and most festive treats ever! These Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and salty, featuring buttery crackers filled with creamy goodness, dipped in rich chocolate, and topped with colorful holiday sprinkles. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat, easy dinner dessert, healthy snack alternative, or fun food ideas for parties, this easy recipe is a must-try for your holiday baking list.
Ingredients
1 sleeve Ritz crackers
1/2 cup peanut butter
12 oz chocolate chips or melting wafers
1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix peanut butter or prepare a sweet filling by combining butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Spread 1–2 teaspoons of filling onto a cracker and sandwich with another cracker.
3. Repeat until all crackers are used and place them on a lined tray.
4. Chill the sandwiches in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
5. Melt chocolate with coconut oil in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
6. Dip each sandwich into melted chocolate, coating completely.
7. Place coated cookies on parchment paper and immediately add sprinkles or peppermint.
8. Let cookies set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for a smoother coating and better flavor.
Chill the sandwich cookies before dipping to prevent them from falling apart.
Add toppings immediately after dipping so they stick properly.
Calories: 120–150 kcal per cookie
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 90–120mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, easy recipe, no-bake dessert, holiday treats, sweet and salty snacks