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Festive Reese Cup Ritz Cracker Cookies

Festive Reese Cup Ritz Cracker Cookies

Festive Reese Cup Ritz Cracker Cookies are a quick and easy holiday treat combining buttery Ritz crackers with melty mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate, and festive sprinkles. This sweet and salty snack delivers a crunchy texture and customizable toppings, perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or a last-minute party treat.

Ingredients

Base

  • Ritz Crackers (1 sleeve or about 24 crackers)

Toppings

  • Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (1 per cracker, about 24 pieces)
  • Chocolate Chips or Melting Chocolate (about 1-2 chips per cracker, 24-48 chips total)
  • Festive Sprinkles (as desired)
  • Sea Salt (optional, a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather Ritz crackers, mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, and sprinkles. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
  2. Arrange the Ritz Crackers: Place Ritz crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly for individual toppings.
  3. Add Chocolate Chips: Place 1-2 chocolate chips on each cracker to act as glue for the Reese’s cups.
  4. Bake to Melt Chocolate: Bake for 3 to 5 minutes until chocolate chips soften and begin to melt. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  5. Press Reese’s Cups on Top: Remove from oven and immediately press one mini Reese’s cup into the softened chocolate on each cracker to secure.
  6. Decorate and Cool: Sprinkle festive toppings and optional sea salt over warm Reese’s cups. Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet to allow chocolate to harden.

Notes

  • Watch the chocolate carefully to avoid burning or over-melting.
  • Use fresh Ritz crackers for the best crunch.
  • Experiment with toppings like sea salt, caramel drizzle, or nuts.
  • Use room-temperature chocolate chips for even melting and better adhesion.
  • Allow cookies to cool fully so chocolate hardens for easy handling.

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