🍫🔥 Ritz Cracker S’mores Cookies
Crunchy Ritz crackers sandwiched around fluffy marshmallow crème, dipped in creamy chocolate, and finished with graham cracker crumbs, marshmallow bits, and mini chocolate chips.
These no-bake treats turn simple pantry ingredients into an irresistible s’mores-inspired dessert. The buttery, salty crunch of Ritz crackers balances the sweet marshmallow filling and rich chocolate coating perfectly.
They’re quick to assemble, require no oven, and are perfect for parties, holidays, bake sales, movie nights, and easy homemade gifts.
⏱️ Recipe Information
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 20–30 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Yield: 24 sandwich cookies
Difficulty: Easy
Method: No-Bake
🛒 Ingredients
- 48 Ritz crackers
- 7 oz (198g) marshmallow crème
- 24 oz (680g) chocolate almond bark, chopped
- 1 cup (100g) graham crackers, finely crushed
- ½ cup marshmallow bits, plus more for topping if desired
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Optional Decorations
- Extra graham cracker crumbs
- Mini marshmallows
- Melted milk chocolate for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt
- Chocolate sprinkles
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Work Surface
Line one or two large baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper.
Arrange 24 Ritz crackers in a single layer with the flat side facing upward.
These will form the bottoms of the sandwich cookies.
2. Add the Marshmallow Crème
Transfer the marshmallow crème to a piping bag or sturdy zip-top bag.
Cut a small corner from the bag.
Pipe a generous dollop of marshmallow crème onto the center of each Ritz cracker.
Leave a small border around the edge so the filling doesn’t squeeze out excessively when the cookies are assembled.
Tip: Marshmallow crème is very sticky. Lightly greasing the spoon or spatula with cooking spray can make it much easier to handle.
3. Create the Sandwiches
Place another Ritz cracker on top of each marshmallow-covered cracker.
Press down very gently until the marshmallow crème spreads toward the edges.
Don’t press too firmly or the filling will squeeze completely out.
You should now have 24 Ritz cracker sandwiches.
🍫 Make the Chocolate Coating
4. Melt the Almond Bark
Place the chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval.
Continue until completely melted and smooth.
Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
Alternative: Melt the almond bark gently in a double boiler over barely simmering water.
5. Dip the Sandwich Cookies
Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully place one Ritz sandwich into the melted chocolate.
Turn it gently until completely coated.
Lift it out and allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
Place the coated cookie onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
🍪 Add the S’mores Toppings
6. Sprinkle Immediately
While the chocolate is still melted, sprinkle the top of each cookie with:
- Crushed graham crackers
- Marshmallow bits
- Mini chocolate chips
Add the toppings while the chocolate is wet so they stick properly.
For extra s’mores flavor, add a little more graham cracker crumb around the edges.
7. Let the Chocolate Set
Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for approximately 20–30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is completely firm.
You can also allow them to set at room temperature if your kitchen is cool.
8. Serve
Once the chocolate has hardened, carefully remove the cookies from the parchment.
Arrange on a serving platter and serve.
For an extra decorative finish, drizzle the cookies with melted chocolate and sprinkle with a little extra graham cracker crumb.
⭐ Chef’s Tips
Don’t overfill the sandwiches: Too much marshmallow crème can make the cookies difficult to dip.
Use room-temperature crackers: Cold crackers can make the marshmallow filling firmer and harder to spread.
Melt the chocolate slowly: Short microwave intervals prevent the almond bark from scorching.
Keep the chocolate warm: If the coating begins to thicken while dipping, gently reheat it for a few seconds.
Decorate immediately: Add all toppings before the chocolate begins to set.
Use finely crushed graham crackers: Smaller crumbs adhere better to the chocolate coating.
Work carefully: Ritz crackers are delicate. A dipping fork makes the process easier and helps prevent broken sandwiches.
🍫 Easy Variations
🔥 Classic S’mores
Add extra graham cracker crumbs and marshmallow bits to really emphasize the classic campfire flavor.
🍓 Strawberry S’mores
Add a tiny amount of strawberry jam beneath the marshmallow crème before sandwiching.
🥜 Peanut Butter S’mores
Spread a thin layer of creamy peanut butter on the Ritz cracker before adding the marshmallow crème.
🍪 Oreo S’mores
Replace some of the graham cracker crumbs with finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.
🤎 Dark Chocolate S’mores
Use dark chocolate almond bark or dark melting chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
🍯 Salted Caramel S’mores
Drizzle the finished cookies with caramel sauce and add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.
🍫 Double Chocolate
Use chocolate graham crackers and finish with extra mini chocolate chips.
🎉 Serving Ideas
These little treats are perfect for:
- Birthday parties
- Holiday dessert trays
- Bake sales
- Potlucks
- Movie nights
- Camping-themed parties
- Kids’ parties
- Cookie exchanges
- Homemade edible gifts
For a party, arrange them in cupcake liners for an easy grab-and-go dessert.
🧊 Storage
Store the finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Place parchment paper between layers to prevent the chocolate coating from sticking.
If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate them instead.
Allow refrigerated cookies to sit at room temperature for several minutes before serving for the best texture.
❄️ Freezing
Place the fully set cookies in an airtight freezer-safe container.
Separate layers with parchment paper.
Freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.
🍫🔥 Final Result
These Ritz Cracker S’mores Cookies combine everything you love about classic s’mores in an incredibly easy no-bake treat.
The buttery, salty Ritz crackers, fluffy marshmallow crème, rich chocolate coating, crunchy graham crackers, marshmallow bits, and mini chocolate chips create an irresistible sweet-and-salty combination.
No campfire. No oven. Just crunchy, gooey, chocolatey s’mores goodness! 🍫🔥🍪