Description
These festive Christmas Ornament Shaped Cookies are a delightful holiday treat made from crunchy Ritz crackers sandwiched with creamy peanut butter, coated in rich vanilla almond bark, and decorated with colorful sanding sugars and miniature peanut butter cups. Perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting, they combine sweet and salty flavors with a festive, eye-catching appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies and Coating
- 12 oz Vanilla Almond Bark
- 30 Ritz Crackers (approximately)
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (approximately)
- 15 Miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, cut in half
Decorations
- Variety of colored sanding sugars or candies to decorate
Instructions
- Melt the almond bark: Follow the package directions to melt the 12 oz of vanilla almond bark until smooth and ready for dipping.
- Assemble the peanut butter sandwiches: Spread approximately 1/2 cup of peanut butter onto one Ritz cracker, then top it with another cracker to create a sandwich.
- Coat the sandwiches: Dip each peanut butter sandwich into the melted almond bark, ensuring it is fully coated, then place it on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Decorate the cookies: Quickly press half of a miniature Reese’s peanut butter cup on top of each coated cookie to adhere while the almond bark is still wet. Sprinkle with colored sanding sugars or decorate further with desired candies.
- Cool and set: Allow the cookies to cool completely so the almond bark hardens. Once set, transfer them to a serving plate or an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Ensure the almond bark is melted smoothly and used while warm to coat and adhere decorations properly.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking while cookies set.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These cookies combine sweet and salty flavors, suitable for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas cookies, peanut butter cookies, holiday treats, no-bake cookies, festive desserts, almond bark cookies
