"I've now been making these for 30 years. My mom made them for 20 years before me. They are the BEST. There hasn't been a single person in all my years baking that hasn't loved them.

 

This photo shows chocolate-covered peanut butter Ritz cracker cookies—a popular, 3-ingredient no-bake treat.

Ingredients

 * Crackers: 1 box Ritz crackers (about 80 crackers)

 * Filling: 1 cup creamy peanut butter (conventional brands like Jif or Skippy work best)

 * Chocolate Coating: 16 oz chocolate melting wafers, almond bark, or chocolate chips mixed with 1–2 tsp vegetable shortening (for smooth dipping)

Instructions

 * Assemble Sandwiches: Line a tray with parchment or wax paper. Spread about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter onto a Ritz cracker, then top with a second cracker to form a sandwich.

 * Melt Chocolate: Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl (with shortening, if using). Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and completely melted.

 * Dip: Drop each sandwich into the melted chocolate using a fork. Flip to coat completely, then lift with the fork and tap gently against the rim of the bowl to drain off excess chocolate.

 * Set: Transfer the dipped cookies to the prepared tray or small foil containers. Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes until the chocolate shell sets completely firm.