No Fuss Homemade Thin Mint Cookies Recipe

ByRegina Sober December 8, 2019November 11, 2024

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Homemade Thin Mints

My family loves thin mints more that just one time of year. We make thin mint cookies when we want them, but they are a perfect Christmas gift to give too. My husband says they could pass for grasshopper cookies too. We’ve updated our recipe with better details and a video.

No need to take up a lot of space in your freezer buying boxes of girl scout cookies (we do buy them when in season). We find making our own for gifts is great for the holidays, including peppermint bark.

These cookies are super simple to make. I love that this thin mint cookie recipe only has 3 ingredients.

You can make these cookies for parties, gifts or just to eat when you want. This recipe makes a small batch, which we think is easier to manage so the chocolate doesn’t need to be reheated if it sets. Serve with a cup of peppermint coffee.

What Ingredients Are Needed?

edible peppermint exact
Ritz Crackers (or similar)
melting chocolate
parchment paper

How Much Peppermint Extract Is Used?

A little goes a long way with mint exact. Typically you will want 2-3 drops. Dip a spoon into the chocolate and taste to make sure you like the mint taste, adjust if needed. If it’s too strong, add more melted chocolate.

What Type of Chocolate Can I Use?

Melting blocks that you find in the baking aisle work well for this. If you are seeking to use dark chocolate, you can use a bag of semi sweet chocolate chips melted with a little vegetable or coconut oil. Milk chocolate can be used too if you prefer.

What is the Best Way to Dip the Crackers?

Getting the cookies into the chocolate is not the problem, it’s getting them out without making a huge mess. Using a whisk worked, but a fork was easier to control. The chocolate does drizzle over the baking sheet. Ensure with the fork or a spoon that there are no areas missing chocolate.

How Do These Crackers Taste Like Thin Mints?

It’s amazing right? The thin cracker covered in chocolate with a mint flavor, really tastes like thin mints.

Can I Freeze These Thin Mints?

Yes. Place in airtight container and label with the date. The cookies are easy to make whenever you want. Freezer space should be needed right?

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Easy Homemade Thin Mint Cookies

Treat your family to no fuss thin mint cookies with our easy, 3-ingredient recipe. See our simple video tutorial too!

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Author: Regina Sober

Equipment

Ingredients

edible peppermint oil like this
Ritz Crackers or similar
melting chocolate

Instructions

Take 4 blocks of chocolate melting chocolate and melt in microwave safe container for 2 minute at 50% power.
Check and stir and microwave more as needed until melted. We needed to microwave our chocolate twice.
Add 4 drops of peppermint extract into the chocolate and stir in until incorporated.
Take the crackers and place them one at a time in the chocolate, cover them completely and then place on the parchment paper.
Note: We tried using a fork and a whisk. The fork was easier to manage the crackers.
Repeat until you have all the crackers you wanted covered.
Let cool to harden.

Treat your family to no fuss thin mint cookies with our easy, 3-ingredient recipe. See our simple video tutorial too!