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November 17, 2022 By Brandy 5 Comments

Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes » Cookie Recipes

EASIEST Homemade Thin Mints (Made With Ritz!)

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2-ingredient homemade thin mints! So quick and easy. Taste just like grasshopper or thin mint cookies and are made with Ritz crackers! 

This recipe was originally shared in 2012 and has been updated to include a video. You might also like our homemade Hostess cupcakes, Samoas Rice Krispies treats, or our homemade Almond Joy bites!

thin mints cookies in bowl

Watch our step by step video!

stack of homemade thin mint cookies

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.

hand holding thin mint with bite taken out

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.

homemade thin mints with Christmas sprinkles

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.

box of ritz crackers and bag of andes baking chips

Homemade Thin Mints Ingredients

  • 10 oz. bag Andes Baking Chips (in creme de menthe or peppermint)
  • 36 Ritz crackers

hand holding ritz crack thin mint cookie

How To Make The Easiest Thin Mint Cookies

bowl of andes baking chips

Microwave Andes baking chips in the microwave for 60 seconds. Stir until remaining unmelted chips are melted and smooth.

ritz cracker dipped in chocolate

Dip Ritz crackers in melted chocolate using a fork. Tap fork against the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off.

thin mints dipped in chocolate

Place cookies on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool.

If adding sprinkles do this before the chocolate sets up.

homemade thin mints on parchment paper

Store thin mints in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

bowl of homemade thin mints

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

2-ingredient homemade thin mints! So quick and easy. Taste just like grasshopper or thin mint cookies and are made with Ritz crackers! 
5 from 2 votes
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
cool: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 67kcal

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

Cookies can be stored at room temperature, but are delicious frozen or chilled too!

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal
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  1. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    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 đŸ™‚

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  2. Chrystal - Adorn on a Shoestring says

    March 21, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    I can’t wait to try these! I’m a new follower via Blue Cricket Design.

    Chrystal
    http://www.adornonashoestring.ocm

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  3. Winnie says

    March 25, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    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 !

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    March 31, 2012 at 3:27 am

    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!

    Reply
  5. Jan Laitila says

    September 17, 2022 at 3:13 pm

    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!

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