2-ingredient homemade thin mints! So quick and easy. Taste just like Grasshopper or thin mint cookies and are made with Ritz crackers!
You might also like our homemade Hostess cupcakes, Samoas Rice Krispies treats, or our homemade Almond Joy bites!
Watch our step by step video!
Homemade Thin Mint Cookies
It’s that time of year—Girl Scout cookie season. I know you can buy replicas at the grocery store, but I like supporting my cute neighbors and always buy a few boxes when they come knocking. That being said, grasshopper cookies (thin mints) are SO EASY to make a home, and I’m not talking from scratch. I’ve done that before and they ARE NOT WORTH the effort. But these shortcut grasshopper cookies? They are SO easy to make and are made from Ritz crackers.
Side note, what should I even call these? Grasshopper cookies or Thin Mints? I recently learned that they are made IN THE SAME FACTORY—so I guess it doesn’t matter what you call them.
Loaded with chocolate mint flavor on the outside and a crispy, crunchy, center. They are perfection! You might also like our white chocolate Ritz peanut butter cookies.
Homemade Thin Mints Ingredients
- 10 oz. bag Andes Baking Chips (in creme de menthe or peppermint)
- 36 Ritz crackers
How To Make The Easiest Thin Mint Cookies
Microwave Andes baking chips in the microwave for 60 seconds. Stir until remaining unmelted chips are melted and smooth.
Dip Ritz crackers in melted chocolate using a fork. Tap fork against the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
Place cookies on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool.
If adding sprinkles do this before the chocolate sets up.
Store thin mints in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Alternate Method: You can also make these with chocolate chips! Melt a bag of chocolate chips, a teaspoon or two of coconut oil, and a teaspoon of peppermint extract (or 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint oil) in the microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth. Dip crackers in chocolate and set them on wax or parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
Easiest Homemade Thin Mints Recipe
Homemade Thin Mints
Ingredients
- 1 10 oz. package Andes baking chips
- 32-36 Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Microwave Andes baking chips in a microwave safe bowl for 60 seconds. The baking chips won't be all the way melted, but that's ok. Start stirring and they'll finish melting. Stir until smooth.
- Dip crackers into chocolate and flip over. Use a fork to dip crackers and tap fork on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place dipped crackers onto a parchment or wax paper lined baking sheet.
- As the cookies cool the chocolate will harden.
Notes
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Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!
I can’t believe there are only two ingredients! These are one of our favorite cookies and I can’t wait to try this recipe…I’d love for you to share this at Mix it up Monday:
http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2012/03/mix-it-up-monday_18.html
I hope to see you soon 🙂
I can’t wait to try these! I’m a new follower via Blue Cricket Design.
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2 ingredients and that’s it?
Well I guess it doesn’t take more the 2 minutes to finish all the cookies – as they look DELICIOUS !
This is genius! I always dip Ritz crackers in Nutella because i love the salty sweet combo.. it never dawned on me to use mint chocolate. GENIUS!
Hey! I know this is sort of off-topic but I needed to ask. Does running a well-established blog such as yours take a large amount of work? I’m brand new to running a blog however I do write in my journal everyday. I’d like to start a blog so I can easily share my personal experience and feelings online. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or tips for new aspiring blog owners. Thankyou!