Ritz Cracker Cookies (no-bake, 3-ingredients!) (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Ritz Crackers.
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Creamy Peanut Butter.
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Vanilla Candy Coating.
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Red/Green Food Coloring.
# Instructions:
01 -
Place 1 ½ teaspoons of peanut butter in the center of one Ritz cracker. Spread it gently to cover nearly to the edge, leaving about a ¼-inch border.
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Top the peanut butter-smothered cracker with another Ritz cracker, with the salty sides facing outward for that iconic taste.
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Melt your vanilla candy coating in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds until it's smooth and ready for dipping.
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Dip the peanut butter sandwiches into the melted coating, ensuring every side is thoroughly covered. Use the side of the dish to gently remove excess coating from the bottom.
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Set the coated cookies on wax paper to cool and harden.
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For a festive touch, color some of the melted vanilla coating with food coloring. Pour the mixture into separate Ziploc bags and snip a small corner off.
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Drizzle the colored coating over the cookies in stripes or patterns, switching colors to create a vibrant, crisscross design.
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Allow the cookies to fully set and harden before peeling off the wax paper. Break off any excess hardened coating, if needed.
# Notes:
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For best results, use gloves or two forks when dipping the peanut butter crackers in melted coating for minimal mess.
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Ensure even melting of the candy coating by stirring frequently whether using a microwave or double boiler.
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Chill cookies in the refrigerator or freezer to speed up the setting process.
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Consider using alternative spreads like almond or sunflower seed butter if peanut allergies are a concern.
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For a different twist, chocolate almond bark or melted chocolate versions can replace vanilla coating.