Description
Festive Reese Cup Ritz Cracker Cookies are an easy, no-bake holiday treat that combines the salty crunch of buttery Ritz crackers with the creamy chocolate and peanut butter goodness of Reese’s cups. Topped with melted chocolate and festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes, these cookies offer a perfect sweet and salty flavor combo that is quick to assemble and great for gifting, parties, or fun kitchen activities with kids.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve or 24 crackers)
- Reese’s peanut butter cups (mini or regular size, about 24 pieces)
Topping Ingredients
- Chocolate chips or melting chocolate (about 1 cup)
- Sprinkles or crushed candy canes (for decoration, about 2 tablespoons)
- Optional: Sea salt sprinkle (a pinch per cookie)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workstation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier—this will be where your assembled cookies rest while the chocolate sets.
- Arrange the Ritz Crackers: Place the Ritz crackers flat on your prepared baking sheet in neat rows, leaving space between each cracker to avoid sticking once topped.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your chocolate chips or melting chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and glossy.
- Assemble the Cookies: Drop a small spoonful of melted chocolate onto each Ritz cracker, then gently press a mini Reese’s peanut butter cup right on top. The melted chocolate acts like glue to stick everything together.
- Add Festive Toppings: While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle festive decorations like colored sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or a pinch of sea salt on top for that perfect holiday look and taste.
- Let Them Set: Allow your Festive Reese Cup Ritz Cracker Cookies to sit at room temperature or place them in the fridge for 15-30 minutes until the chocolate hardens and everything stays firmly in place.
Notes
- Use quality chocolate for smoother, tastier results.
- Do not overcrowd the tray to prevent the cookies from sticking together.
- Work quickly but carefully as melted chocolate hardens fast.
- Customize toppings with holiday-themed sprinkles or edible glitter.
- Choose mini or regular sized Reese’s cups based on preferred bite size.
- For a nut-free or vegan version, substitute ingredients accordingly (allergen-friendly chocolate squares, dairy-free chocolate chips, vegan peanut butter cups).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: holiday treat, no-bake cookies, Reese's cups, Ritz crackers, festive cookies, sweet and salty snacks, easy holiday recipes, kid-friendly dessert
