Ritz Cracker Thin Mints
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Ritz Cracker Thin Mints
Description
This recipe involves melting Andes mints or comparable mint-flavored baking chips in short intervals in the microwave to avoid burning, stirring between heating cycles until fully melted. Ritz crackers are dipped into the melted chocolate until evenly coated, then placed on parchment or silicone mats to cool and harden. The drying process typically takes 1-2 hours at room temperature or can be accelerated by refrigeration for 15-30 minutes.
The combination of crunchy Ritz crackers and smooth mint chocolate creates a contrast in texture and flavor, merging salty and sweet elements. The recipe is straightforward with minimal ingredients and requires no oven use, making it accessible for quick preparation.
The note includes a nutrition estimate based on 48 cookies, providing a general sense of serving size impact.
Ingredients
- 1 box Ritz crackers
- 2 cups Andes mints can use Creme de Menthe Thins or baking chips
Instructions
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
- Place the thin mints in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Continue heating in 20 second intervals, stirring between, until melted.
- Dip each cracker in the melted chocolate and turn until completed coated.
- Place chocolate covered crackers on cookie sheet. Repeat until all are coated in chocolate.
- Allow to dry completely before storing. This will take 1-2 hours air-drying or 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
Notes
- Melt chocolate carefully in short microwave intervals with stirring to prevent burning.
- Allow chocolate-coated crackers to dry fully, either 1-2 hours at room temperature or 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking while drying.
- Estimate nutrition values if tracking intake, based on about 48 crackers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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