Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies
Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies are a festive, quick, and delicious treat combining crispy buttery Ritz crackers with melty chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these easy-to-make cookies deliver a delightful balance of salty and sweet, ideal for sharing, gifting, or family baking activities during Christmas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 40 cookies
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Ritz Crackers – about 40 crackers (1 sleeve)
- Chocolate Chips – 1 to 1.5 cups (milk, dark, or white chocolate)
- Festive Sprinkles – 1/4 cup (holiday colors or shapes)
- Optional Sea Salt – a pinch for topping
- Parchment Paper – enough to line baking sheet
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to make cleanup quick. Arrange Ritz crackers in a single layer without overlapping to ensure even baking.
- Add the Chocolate Chips: Place one or two chocolate chips on top of each cracker depending on how chocolaty you want the cookies.
- Bake Until Chocolate Melts: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake crackers with chocolate chips for 4-6 minutes, just until chips begin to melt but have not spread completely.
- Decorate with Sprinkles: Remove baking sheet from oven and immediately sprinkle festive sprinkles over the semi-melted chocolate. Press sprinkles lightly so they stick well as the chocolate cools.
- Cool and Set: Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet, letting the chocolate harden and secure the sprinkles, resulting in crisp, sweet cookies.
Notes
- Use room temperature chocolate chips for even melting without burning.
- Watch baking time carefully to avoid overbaking or burnt chocolate.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack after a few minutes to cool evenly and speed setting.
- Sprinkle immediately after removing from oven to help sprinkles adhere well.
- For larger batches, use multiple baking sheets to prevent overcrowding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday snacks, Ritz crackers, chocolate cookies, festive treats, easy holiday recipe, kid-friendly cookies, salty sweet cookies
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