Easter Ritz Peanut Butter Patties
Creamy peanut butter sandwiched between crunchy Ritz crackers, bathed in smooth melted chocolate, and decorated to Easter perfection.
Ingredients
- Ritz crackers
- creamy peanut butter
- 1 and ½ cups white chocolate melting wafers
- 1 and ½ cups dark chocolate melting wafers
- 3 tablespoons paramount crystals¹ divided¹
- royal icing carrots
- spring nonpareils
Instructions
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Spread desired amount of creamy peanut butter on Ritz cracker and top each one with another Ritz cracker.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add dark chocolate candy wafers and 1 and ½ tablespoons of paramount crystals. Microwave on medium heat for 30 seconds. Remove and stir slowly. Replace in microwave for 15-second increments until candy wafers are completely melted.
- Dip Ritz peanut butter sandwiches into melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool and lightly tap to remove excess chocolate; transfer to parchment paper and immediately add royal icing carrots or nonpareils. Allow Easter Ritz Peanut Butter Patties to sit until chocolate hardens.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add white chocolate candy wafers and 1 and ½ tablespoons paramount crystals. Microwave on medium heat for 30 seconds. Remove and stir slowly. Replace in microwave for 15-second increments until candy wafers are completely melted.
- Dip Ritz peanut butter sandwiches into melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool and lightly tap to remove excess chocolate; transfer to parchment paper and immediately add royal icing carrots or nonpareils. Allow Easter Ritz Peanut Butter Patties to sit until chocolate hardens. Eat & Enjoy!
Notes
Easter Ritz Peanut Butter Patties should be stored in an airtight container; will keep 7+ days.
¹ Optional: Paramount crystals help keep chocolate shiny and smooth, as well as alleviate sugar bloom and fat bloom. You do not need them, but they are recommended.
