Every holiday at my grandmother’s house guaranteed a plethora of homemade sweets. Relatives and neighbors frequently dropped in, lured by the promise of Imogene’s famous treats, such as Martha Washington candies, pecan pies, and penuche fudge, accompanied by her robust coffee.
Among my favorites were her chocolate-dipped peanut butter Ritz crackers. That first crunch of the sweet and salty delight signified that I was truly back home. Continuing her legacy, I now pack these treats in festive tins to share with friends and relatives during the festive season.
The process involves spreading creamy peanut butter between Ritz crackers and then dipping them into melted chocolate. The combination of crunchy, salty crackers and rich, creamy chocolate creates a delightful snack that’s both quick and easy to prepare, with only a 20-minute prep time. This might become your new holiday tradition!
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Essential Ingredients
While my grandma preferred a mix of chocolate and paraffin wax, I find that chocolate bark is a superior choice. It’s easy to melt in the microwave, sets quickly without needing to chill, and dries to a firm, glossy finish that snaps nicely. If you don’t have chocolate bark, chocolate melting wafers are an excellent alternative. You can also use chocolate chips, though they require chilling to set.
For the peanut butter, I swear by Jif for its ideal mix of sweetness and saltiness and its smooth texture that spreads effortlessly on Ritz Crackers without breaking them.
Helpful Hints
- Use a piping bag: To easily apply peanut butter to the crackers, it’s best to use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.
- Workaround for limited baking sheets: If you’re short on large baking sheets, simply lay out parchment paper on your countertop and let the crackers set there.
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Crafting Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers
To whip up about 30 servings (60 crackers), gather the following:
- 4 sleeves of Ritz crackers (120 crackers total)
- 1 1/4 cups of creamy, no-stir peanut butter, like Jif
- About 20 ounces of chocolate bark or melting wafers
- Optional toppings: flaky sea salt or festive sprinkles
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