Christmas Thin Mint Cookies (Easy Ritz + Andes Version)
These Christmas thin mint cookies are the easiest holiday treat you’ll ever make! They taste just like homemade Girl Scout Thin Mints — with a festive holiday twist.
- Total Time10 minutes
- Yield60 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Chips (10 oz)
- 2 sleeves Ritz Crackers (about 60 crackers)
- Optional: crushed candy canes, holiday sprinkles, or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Melt the mint chocolate: Place Andes chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip the crackers: Set a Ritz cracker on a fork and dip into the melted chocolate to coat completely.
- Tap off excess: Lift the cracker and gently tap the fork so extra chocolate drips off. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: While the coating is still soft, add sprinkles or crushed candy canes, or drizzle with white chocolate.
- Let them set: Allow cookies to harden 20–30 minutes at room temperature, or chill briefly to speed it up. Enjoy, serve, or package for gifting.
Notes
- Make ahead: These Christmas Thin Mint Cookies can be prepared up to 2 months in advance and stored in the freezer. Thaw at room temperature before serving or gifting.
- Dietary swaps: Use gluten-free crackers and vegan chocolate chips to make a gluten-free or vegan holiday version. The results are just as festive and delicious.
- Gift tip: Package in holiday tins or cellophane bags with ribbon. They travel well and make thoughtful, homemade gifts for neighbors, teachers, and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Cookies
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
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