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Ritz Cracker Thin Mints

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Ritz Cracker Thin Mints
2 Ingredient Homemade Thin Mints

Ritz cracker thin mints are delicious homemade minty treats for the holidays–or for any time of the year. It really doesn’t get much easier than these 2-ingredient no-bake treats!

Homemade Thin Mints Ritz

If you haven’t tried this thin mint cookie recipe using Ritz crackers and Andes Mints, you are in for a treat. They truly remind me of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Tasty, delicious, and addictive!

Ritz Cracker Thin Mints

You are going to love this sweet and salty no-bake dessert.

The copycat thin mint cookies are quick and easy to make (just two ingredients!!!) and the minty flavor makes them a real holiday favorite like our peppermint mocha cake.

Ritz Thin Mints

Ingredients

Ritz Crackers | Reach for a box of classic Ritz crackers.

Andes Mints | Either the mint chocolate candies or Andes baking chips are perfect for this recipe. Or if you prefer you could use semi-sweet melting chocolate and some peppermint extract instead. Both of these methods will give you a chocolate minty flavor, I just prefer the easy 2-ingredient route because it is, well, easier!

How To Make Ritz Cracker Thin Mints

Start by laying out wax paper, parchment paper, or silicone baking mats on cookies sheets so that you have a non-stick surface for your chocolate covered crackers.

recipe for thin mints made with ritz crackers

Next, melt the Andes Mints in a bowl in the microwave. Or use a double boiler if you prefer.

Thin Mint Cookie recipe using Ritz Crackers

Then, use a fork to dip one cracker at a time in the melted candy. Shake off any excess then place it on the parchment paper.

Allow the chocolate to sit until it is fully set, about 15-30 minutes. You can speed up the setting process by placing the treats in the fridge.

Ritz Cracker Thin Mints

Have leftover Andes Mints? Make a batch of Andes Mint fudge, Andes Mint cookies, or peppermint patty cookies.

Storing and Freezing Homemade Thin Mint Cookies

To store, place the 2-ingredient thin mints in an airtight container with sheets of parchment paper between layers to prevent the cookies from sticking together. They will keep for up to 5 days at room temperature. Just be sure to place the container in a cool place, out of direct sunlight.

Or better yet, store them in the fridge to be extra safe. They should keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Personally, I find that I enjoy these copycat thin mint cookies most straight from the fridge with a bit of a chill!

If you want to store them for longer, you can freeze these mint chocolate Ritz in a freezer baggie for up to three months. Enjoy straight from the freezer or thaw on the counter if you prefer them at room temperature.

Can I Use Gluten-Free Crackers?

I don’t see why you couldn’t use a gluten-free cracker. Of course, it will vary a bit in flavor, but it should work just the same. Feel free to leave a comment and let me know which cracker you used.

Ritz Thin Mints

Ritz Cracker Thin Mints

2-ingredient Ritz cracker thin mints are quick and easy mint chocolate no-bake treats, made with Andes Mints and Ritz crackers.
4.57 from 51 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mint chocolate, no bake dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Set Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 35
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Jaclyn Shimmel

Ingredients

  • 35 Ritz crackers about one sleeve
  • 2 cups Andes Mints or baking chips*

Instructions

  • Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place the Andes mints in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir well and reheat 15 more seconds if needed. Continue stirring and heating in 15-second increments until melted.
  • Working with one cracker at a time, use a fork to dip each cracker in the melted chocolate and then allow the excess chocolate to drain off. Place the chocolate-covered cracker on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Allow to set for 15-30 minutes before enjoying, or for 2 hours before storing.

Notes

*You can use either Andes Mints or Andes Baking Chips

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 187kcal

The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

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2 Ingredient Homemade Thin Mints

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By Jaclyn Shimmel | 12/01/2020
Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: Cookies, Kid Friendly, No Bake

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Comments

  1. Carole says

    02/24/2022 at 11:36 am

    I do not like mint so I am going to use melted chocolate chips and add orange flavoring. I think this will be a good duo

    Reply
    • Teri says

      02/25/2022 at 8:19 am

      Or add peanut butter to chocolate 😀😀

      Reply
  2. Robin says

    07/05/2022 at 7:30 pm

    I bet you could do this Oreo , just take out the filling

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