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Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies

Ritz cracker Christmas cookies sandwich creamy peanut butter between crisp crackers, then get dipped in smooth vanilla almond bark. Red and green sprinkles add a festive finish to these no-bake treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Refrigeration 20 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 48 Ritz crackers
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
For the coating
  • 16 oz vanilla almond bark chopped
For decorating
  • 0.25 cup holiday sprinkles red and green

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

Assemble the cookies
  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread 2 teaspoons peanut butter on each of 24 crackers, then top with the remaining crackers and press gently to the edges.
Melt the coating
  1. Put the chopped almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, for 2 to 3 minutes total, until completely smooth.
Dip and decorate
  1. Dip each sandwich cookie in the melted coating, lift it out with a fork, and tap off the excess.
  2. Place each dipped cookie on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Sprinkle with the holiday sprinkles before the coating sets.
  4. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes, until the coating is firm.

Notes

For neat dipping, let excess coating drip off before placing each cookie on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; freezer storage is suitable. For a peanut-free variation, use sunflower seed butter.