Here it is, another super-easy Holiday recipe for you!
Anna and I whipped these together this morning. From start to finish, these took about one hour and I can not stop eating them. But since they’re so easy, I will be making more.
They are so good.
This is what you need:
Grab a butter knife and make peanut butter sandwiches. I’m not going to lie, this really is so simple, uses just a few ingredients and there’s no need to turn on the oven but it can be pretty tedious.
Fortunately, I have a lovely helper, who was willing to take a break from playing Barbies to come and help her Mama.
She attempted the sandwiches, but we figured out the best way to do it was for me to spread the peanut butter on the bottom cracker and she would place the cracker on top.
Make sure you keep the flat side of the crackers facing out. (hint: the more peanut butter you use, the tastier the cookie.)
(duh)
In the meantime, take the almond bark and cut it up into pieces.
You want to melt the almond bark. I use a double boiler because I like the consistency and the consistency. (does that make sense?) You can microwave the bark, just be sure to take it out often to stir while melting, do not overcook and about halfway through dipping the sandwiches, you’ll want to place back in the microwave to keep it from becoming to thick and cold.
Brian helped take a few photos. He took one of Anna and I. (yes, her apron is an Anthropologie towel clipped to an ugly-ish apron using binder clips. So what?)
Once the bark is nice and melted, you’ll want to dip the sandwiches completely and place on a cooled cookie sheet. I definitely recommend placing the cookies on wax paper. Just trust me, it will make your life easier.
I recently purchased a candy dipping tool set by Wilton. I bought it at Micheal’s, it cost less than $10 and let me tell you, it made this process much easier.
However, for years I’ve used forks and spoons and it works just fine. So, you need not be fancy. (see binder clips.)
Once you’re done dipping, place the tray in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. (feel free to decorate with sprinkles, etc, I prefer leaving these clean and simple. Feels super festive to me on a super cute plate.)
And then you’re done.
One pack of almond bark should cover about 50 sandwiches.
And then you’ll eat one and then you’ll agree with me that these are incredibly delightful.
I store these cookies in the refrigerator. I have no idea how long you should store them because they never last more than 8 minutes in my house.
I’m off to make another batch.
Enjoy, friends!
(Santa plate is from this Etsy shop, I could NOT be happier with this purchase and it’s not the only thing I bought, but the other item is a secret, but it’s equally awesome.)
These look so good! And I love that they’re simple! Do you think they would be good with chocolate also?
Wow! Those look amazing! And your helper is quite beautiful! I would eat those up in no time (the cookes, not your daughter!).
I’ve been reading your blog for a long time (almost 2 years) but I don’t comment often because I don’t have a blog of my own. I think your blog is wonderful and hilarious!
Hi Beth,
I love it when you post recipes! You should think of putting together a cookbook- it would be so popular- you would be the folding laundry version of the pioneer woman. Anyway, I bought all the stuff needed to make the Ritz/mint/chocolate patties. I can’t wait to try them. I’ll have to pass on this recipe though- both my kiddos of peanut allergies- which is a huge bummer for me, because I love peanut butter!
Thank you for inspiring me to make some homemade goodies. It’s a wonderful thing!
Bookmarking this one for next year (when I only have to make 3 teacher gifts instead of 4!).
As always, thank you.
YUM. I will be stopping on the way home for the ingredients! So excited to make them! Thanks!
Gotta love those Ritz crackers!! Great photos!
I have made them with chocolate myself, and they taste just like a Reeses P.B. cup! Delish!
Hi Beth!
I just tried out your recipe! They look great!
Thanks for sharing!
I just made these cookies! They look wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing.
I love your use of Ritz crackers for sweet treats. I love Ritz and think I may have to try these.
I bought stuff to make these on Thursday. Love peanut butter and love white chocolate….what a winning combination!
Thanks for sharing all these easy peasy holiday recipes! You make me feel so domesticated!
I use the chocolate almond bark and they are fabulous!! They are my hubby’s favorite! I also make peanut butter blossoms each year and you have to use the chocolate stars. Hershey’s kisses aren’t the same
Seriously, how can I not love two recipes involving Ritz crackers?! Love it!
My friend’s mom taught me to make these a few years ago. An extra hint- if your crackers are sliding around too much with the peanut butter when you try to dip them in the almond bark, pop them in the freezer for a few minutes. It firms the peanut butter. Super yummy!
My friend told me about these last week, but I got so busy I forgot all about them. Thank you for reminding me – I am making these tomorrow! Hopefully there will be some left for our company coming over on Christmas day…
Love these! Another yummy way to make them is with crunchy peanutbutter!