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Make these quick Ritz Cracker Cookies when you want something sweet fast. Just three things from your kitchen make cookies that taste great. Good for parties or just when you want a treat - they mix salty crackers with sweet coating.
Why Make These
Easy to make and no baking needed. Perfect when you're busy or new to making sweets. Change them up with different toppings or fillings for any party. Sweet and salty taste makes everyone want more.
What You Need
- Ritz Crackers: The crunchy, salty part
- Peanut Butter: Smooth kind works best
- White Candy Coating: Makes them sweet
- Food Color: If you want them pretty
How to Make Them
- Add Peanut Butter:
- Put some on one cracker. Leave little space at edges.
- Make Sandwich:
- Put another cracker on top. Press gentle.
- Melt Coating:
- Heat white coating in microwave. Stir every 20 seconds till smooth.
- Dip Cookies:
- Drop each sandwich in coating. Cover all over.
- Let Set:
- Put on wax paper to get hard.
- Make Pretty:
- Add food color to extra coating if you want. Put in plastic bag, cut tiny corner.
- Add Lines:
- Squeeze colored coating over cookies.
- Wait:
- Let harden before moving.
Why They're Good
Three things make something great. Salty crackers, smooth peanut butter, sweet coating - perfect mix. Make extra because they go fast. Easy but taste like you worked hard.
Good for Any Party
Make them plain or fancy. Use different colors for holidays. Try chocolate coating instead of white. Add sprinkles on top. They work for any get-together or just snacks at home.
Anyone Can Make These
No baking skills needed. Just need microwave and counter space. Kids like helping make them too. Fun to decorate and easy to do right first time.
Make Them Better
Don't use too much peanut butter or they get messy. Melt coating slow so it stays smooth. Give time to get hard or they break. Put in fridge if you're in a hurry.
Keep Them Fresh
Put in tight container at room temp. Last up to month. Keep in fridge if house is warm. Put paper between layers so they don't stick. Can freeze them too - just let warm up before eating.
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Quick Fixes
Coating too thick? Add bit of oil. Too thin? Melt more coating. Breaking when you dip? Let sit minute before moving. Want them extra fancy? Double dip in coating.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Rather use dark coat?
Any sweet coat works fine. Dark's less sweet. Milk kind's real good. Mix kinds for fun. Just melt it slow.
- → Need em without wheat?
Get special crackers. Check all your stuff. Rice ones work good. Some corn ones too. Watch store brands.
- → Can't use nuts?
Seed butter works great. Sun butter's nice. Soy stuff spreads good. Cookie spread works too. Just need thick stuff.
- → Where to keep em?
Box em up tight. Cold keeps em firm. Good bout two weeks. Stack with paper between. Don't let get hot.
- → Want em fancy?
Shake sprinkles on quick. Swirl two coat colors. Make em all same size. Line em up nice. Maybe wrap em pretty.
- → Getting too messy?
Let coat cool bit. Work in small groups. Keep stuff cold. Clean tools lots. Paper under helps.
- → Taking em places?
Pack em real careful. Keep em cold. Box with sides. Put paper between. Maybe take extra.
- → Need em super fast?
Buy ready crackers. Use easy spread stuff. Quick-melt coating. Skip fancy tops. Still taste good.
- → Making big batch?
Work in small groups. Keep stuff ready. Have extra everything. Don't rush the dip. Cool each group good.
- → Coat not smooth?
Melt it slower. Stir lots while warm. Strain lumps out. Add bit of oil. Keep it warm not hot.
- → Want different taste?
Try mint coating. Add cookie bits. Mix in spice. Crush nuts on top. Even salt works nice.
- → Crackers getting soft?
Work faster maybe. Keep em dry good. Don't touch wet hands. Fresh crackers help. Let coat set quick.
Conclusion
Like these? Try sweet nut balls next. Or dip some pretzels. Both quick and easy.