Peanut Butter Ritz Christmas Crack Cookies

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Get ready for the ultimate sweet-and-salty holiday treat with these Peanut Butter Ritz Crack Christmas Crack Cookies!

Made in muffin tins, this fun twist on classic Christmas crack uses Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Snackwiches smothered in rich, buttery toffee, topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate, and finished with festive sprinkles.

Why This Recipe is Winner!

• Perfect sweet-and-salty combo: Peanut butter, buttery toffee, crunchy crackers, and chocolate hit every craving at once.
• Muffin tin portions: Individually sized treats mean no messy breaking or uneven pieces.
• Easy holiday baking win: Simple steps with big payoff, even for beginner bakers.
• Make-ahead friendly: These set up beautifully and can be made in advance for stress-free entertaining.
• Great for cookie trays: They look festive, travel well, and don’t crumble into chaos.
• Fun twist on classic Christmas crack: Familiar flavors with a fresh, snackable upgrade.
• Customizable toppings: Swap sprinkles, add chopped peanuts, or drizzle with white chocolate.

Easy to make, irresistibly crunchy, and perfectly portioned, these holiday cookies are guaranteed to disappear fast at parties, on cookie trays, or as edible gifts.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 24 Peanut Butter Ritz snackwiches
• 1 ½ cups butter
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• 2 ¼ cups semi – sweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks! 

 STEP 1: 

I started by placing Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Snackwiches into the bottom of my silicone muffin cups.

 STEP 2: 

I dropped some butter into a saucepan over medium heat.

Once the butter was melting, I added brown sugar to the pot.

 STEP 3: 

I stirred the butter and brown sugar together until the butter was fully melted.

I brought the mixture to a boil and then left it to boil over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

 STEP 4: 

After 3 minutes, I removed the pot from the heat and then spooned the mixture over the crackers in the muffin cups.

 STEP 5: 

I placed the muffin tins in the oven and baked the Ritz cracker crack for 7 minutes.

 STEP 6: 

I removed the muffin tins from the oven and sprinkled some semi sweet chocolate chips on top.

I left the chocolate chips to sit for a couple minutes to allow them time to melt.

 STEP 7: 

I used the back of a spoon to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the tops of the Ritz cracker toffee.

I sprinkled red, white and green sprinkles on top of the melted chocolate and then I placed the muffin tins in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.

 STEP 8: 

After 2 hours I removed the muffin tins from the refrigerator and popped the Christmas crack cookies of of the muffin cups.

These treats hold their shape well, which makes them ideal for stacking, gifting, or sneaking straight off the tray.

Using silicone muffin cups makes removal effortless and keeps everything looking clean.

This recipe is ideal when you want something homemade without committing to a full baking marathon.

If you are looking for a fun and easy Christmas treat recipe, then you need to try these Peanut Butter Ritz Christmas Crack Cookies!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make these ahead of time?

• Yes! These cookies can be made a few days in advance and stored in an airtight container until ready to serve.

How should I store these cookies?

• Store them at room temperature in an airtight container. If your kitchen is warm, you can refrigerate them to keep the chocolate firm.

Can I freeze Peanut Butter Ritz Crack Cookies?

• Yes, they freeze well. Place them in a freezer-safe container with parchment between layers and freeze for up to 2 months.

Do I need a candy thermometer for the toffee?

• Nope. As long as the mixture is bubbling and turns a deep golden colour, you’re good to go.

Can I use regular Ritz crackers instead of the snackwiches?

• The peanut butter snackwiches work best for this recipe, but regular Ritz crackers with added peanut butter can be used in a pinch.

Can I use paper muffin liners instead of silicone?

• I don’t recommend using paper liners for this recipe as they may stick to the toffee. It is best to use either a silicone muffin pan or to line your metal muffin pan with silicone muffin liners.

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