Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers
These Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers are a sweet-and-salty treat that never lasts long once they hit the table. They’re incredibly easy and completely no-bake. Whether you’re making them for the holidays, gifting, or snacking, these crackers are always a hit.
If you love that chocolate and peanut butter combo, these peanut butter Ritz cookies are about to become your new favorite no-bake treat that comes together in the easiest way possible. They’re simple, nostalgic, and one of those treats everyone keeps asking for.
For more no-bake treats, try these peanut butter balls with almond bark, chocolate oatmeal cookies with peanut butter, and my recipe for popcorn balls. They are all easy, delish, and perfect for the holidays.
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💗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy and No Bake: No oven needed for this recipe- melt, dip, and chill.
- Sweet and Salty: The perfect balance of chocolate, peanut butter, and salty crackers.
- Great for Gifting: These chocolate-covered crackers are packaged nicely for gift-giving.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Serve these at holidays, parties, on dessert boards, or as a snack.
🛒 Ingredients Needed for Chocolate Covered Ritz
- Ritz Crackers: Their buttery, salty flavor is what makes these chocolate peanut butter Ritz so addictive.
- Peanut Butter: I use smooth peanut butter for easy spreading, but crunchy works too.
- Almond Bark: Use chocolate, vanilla, or both. It’s easy to melt and sets up perfectly.
📖 Recipe Variations
- Add Sprinkles. Add some festive sprinkles, sea salt, or crushed nuts before the chocolate sets up.
- Mini Ritz Version. Use Ritz Bits for bite-sized treats.
- Use Marshmallow Fluff. Swap out the peanut butter for marshmallow fluff, or use both.
For more easy chocolate desserts, try this easy chocolate bundt cake and these brownie bites. They always seem to hit the spot when I’m craving chocolate.
🥣 How To Make This Recipe
Step 1: Grab your ingredients. Only 3 simple ingredients are needed.
Step 2: Make the Sandwiches. Spread a small amount of peanut butter onto one cracker, then top it with another cracker to make a sandwich. Keep going until you’ve used up all your crackers.
Step 3: Melt the Almond Bark. Break the almond bark into pieces and melt according to package directions, usually in the microwave in short intervals, stirring often until smooth.
Step 4: Dip the Crackers. Using a fork, dip each peanut butter cracker sandwich into the melted almond bark. Gently tap off the excess and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5: Let the Chocolate Set. Allow the crackers to set at room temperature, or refrigerate them to speed up the process.
Step 6: Drizzle. If you’re using both chocolate and vanilla almond bark, drizzle one over the other for a pretty bakery-style finish.
💭 Pro Tips
🧺 How to Store Ritz Chocolate Crackers
Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or so.
Refrigerate: Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks if your house is warm.
❔ Recipe FAQs
Yes, but almond bark sets firmer and is easier to work with.
Not necessarily, but refrigeration helps them keep their shape in warmer kitchens.
They’re perfect. These chocolate covered Ritz are always among the first treats to go.
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👩🏻🍳 Recipe
Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers
Ingredients
- 4 sleeves Ritz Crackers or 1 box
- 1 cup Peanut Butter creamy
- 24 ounces Almond Bark chocolate or vanilla or ½ a block of both
Instructions
- Make the Sandwiches. Spread a small amount of peanut butter onto one cracker, then top it with another cracker to make a sandwich. Keep going until you've used up all your crackers.
- Melt the Almond Bark. Break the almond bark into pieces and melt according to package directions, usually in the microwave in short intervals, stirring often until smooth.
- Dip the Crackers. Using a fork, dip each peanut butter cracker sandwich into the melted almond bark. Gently tap off the excess and place it on parchment paper or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let The Chocolate Set. Allow the chocolate-covered Ritz crackers to set at room temperature, or refrigerate them to speed things up.
- Drizzle. If you're using both chocolate and vanilla almond bark, drizzle one over the other for a pretty bakery-style finish.
Notes
- Line your counter with parchment.
- Make all cracker sandwiches before you melt the almond bark.
- Follow the package directions for melting the almond bark. It should be smooth and not thick.
- Use a fork as a dipping tool to keep things neater.
- Add Sprinkles. Add festive sprinkles, sea salt, or crushed nuts before the chocolate sets.
- Mini Ritz Version. Use Ritz Bits for bite-sized treats.
- Use Marshmallow Fluff. Swap out the peanut butter for marshmallow fluff, or use both.
A fast and easy treat that’s perfect for holidays, gatherings, or dessert trays.