Crispy, buttery Ritz crackers are filled with marshmallows or marshmallow creme, lightly toasted, then coated in chocolate to create festive S’mores cracker cookies — a simple, crowd-pleasing addition to holiday cookie platters. For a cheerful holiday finish, add a wreath of Christmas sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or a white chocolate accent. Below the recipe card you’ll find decorating ideas and helpful tips.
S’mores Cracker Cookies
marilynpeight
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Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Double broiler (optional — good for controlled melting)
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 24 Ritz crackers
- 48 mini marshmallows or marshmallow creme
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate melting wafers
- Peanut butter (optional)
- Christmas sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or white chocolate for decorating
Instructions
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Place 12 Ritz crackers (bottom side up) on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If using peanut butter, spread a thin layer on these crackers. Top each with four mini marshmallows or a spoonful of marshmallow creme. If you’re using mini marshmallows, toast them under the broiler briefly until lightly browned, then top with the remaining crackers to form sandwiches.
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Melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals, or melt them in a double broiler over medium-low heat until smooth.
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Stir the chocolate until fully smooth. Using a fork or spatula, coat each cracker sandwich evenly with melted chocolate, covering all sides. Transfer the coated sandwiches to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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While the chocolate is still warm, add sprinkles or crushed candy canes as desired. Chill the cookies in the refrigerator until the chocolate sets. If you plan to decorate with white chocolate, wait until the milk chocolate coating has hardened before piping or drizzling white chocolate.
Notes
This recipe is flexible and perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings and finishes.
Let us know how it turned out!
Equipment needed for these S’mores cracker cookies:
- Baking sheet — useful for broiling (if toasting marshmallows) and chilling coated crackers.
- Double broiler — optional, but helpful for gently melting chocolate without scorching.
- Parchment paper — makes it easy to transfer and remove the chilled cookies.
Holiday favorites you may enjoy as well:
- Christmas Sugar Cookie Whoopie Pies
- Chocolate Rolo Toffee Cookies
- Christmas Monster Cookies
- Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
- Pecan Pie Cookie Cups
- Amish Pumpkin Custard Pie
- Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodles
Ingredients summary:
Ritz crackers, mini marshmallows or marshmallow creme, chocolate melting wafers. Optional: peanut butter, white chocolate, festive sprinkles, or crushed candy canes.
Step 1: Place 12 Ritz crackers (bottoms up) on parchment. Spread peanut butter on the bottom crackers if using, add four mini marshmallows or a dollop of marshmallow creme, toast the marshmallows under the broiler until lightly browned if using minis, then top with the remaining crackers to make sandwiches.
Step 2–3: Melt the chocolate wafers in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring between, or use a double broiler over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth, then coat each sandwich thoroughly with chocolate and place on parchment.
Step 4: Add sprinkles or crushed candy canes while the chocolate is warm, then chill until set. If decorating with white chocolate, wait until the coating is firm before piping or drizzling.
Fun decorating tips to make these S’mores Cracker Cookies extra festive:
Christmas wreath: Melt white chocolate or yogurt bark into a small plastic bag, snip a tiny corner, and pipe small dots around the chilled chocolate circle. Immediately add holiday sprinkles and arrange small star or tree sprinkles to create the wreath effect.
Crushed candy canes: Press crushed candy canes into warm chocolate or sprinkle on top for peppermint flavor and color.
White chocolate accents: Drizzle white chocolate over set milk chocolate, or swirl white and milk chocolate together with a toothpick while still warm for a marbled look.
Christmas shapes: Use small cutters or templates to dust sanding sugar in shapes like stars, trees, or snowmen for a playful touch.
Pin this recipe for later and leave a comment to share how your cookies turned out. Enjoy making and sharing these festive S’mores cracker cookies!