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Homemade Thin Mint Cookies only take 3 ingredients- Ritz Crackers, chocolate and peppermint. DIY cookies for the girl scout in you.
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Homemade Thin Mint Cookies

Homemade Thin Mint Cookies are easy to make to enjoy any time of year. Chocolate, mint extract, and Ritz Crackers make this delicious no-bake cookie a snacking treat for all ages.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, cookies, dessert, holiday cookies, no-bake, peppermint extract, Ritz Crackers, thin mint cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 48kcal
Author Kelly Pugliano

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Ritz Crackers
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • 1 ¼ tsp. peppermint extract
  • 1 tsp. Crisco*

Instructions

  • In microwave, melt chocolate chips in glass bowl using 30 second increments until chocolate is melted. *After melting chocolate, I found it would begin to harden – making it difficult to dip-so I added 1 tsp. Crisco in order to smooth it out.
  • Add peppermint extract and fold into melted chocolate. Be careful not to add too much-this extract is very strong.
  • Open a sleeve of crackers. Dip into chocolate; flip over with a fork to be sure entire cracker is covered. Remove with fork, scrape extra chocolate from bottom (with another fork) and place on a cookie tray lined with parchment or wax paper.
  • Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to let chocolate set.
  • Recipe makes approx 18 cookies

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g