homemade chocolate-covered Ritz peanut butter cookies

 

These look like homemade chocolate-covered Ritz peanut butter cookies — a super easy, no-bake treat that’s always a hit. Here's a classic recipe to recreate what you see in the image:

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Chocolate-Covered Ritz Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 box Ritz crackers (about 2 sleeves)
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or crunchy, if preferred)
• 12 oz chocolate almond bark or chocolate candy melts (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sandwiches:

   • Lay out half of the Ritz crackers.
   • Spread a spoonful of peanut butter on each one (about 1–2 teaspoons).
   • Top with another Ritz cracker to make a sandwich.

2. Melt the Chocolate:

   • Melt the chocolate almond bark or candy melts according to package instructions.
     • Microwave Method: Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
     • Stovetop Method: Use a double boiler for gentle, even melting.

3. Dip the Sandwiches:

   • Use a fork to dip each cracker sandwich into the melted chocolate, making sure it’s fully coated.
   • Tap off excess chocolate and place on wax paper or parchment paper to set.

4. Let Them Set:

   • Allow cookies to sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens, or refrigerate for faster setting.

5. Store:

   • Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for longer.

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Optional Variations:

• Add a layer of marshmallow fluff with the peanut butter for a fluffernutter twist.
• Sprinkle with sea salt, crushed peanuts, or drizzle with white chocolate before setting.
• Use dark chocolate or white chocolate for coating instead.

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