2 Ingredient Homemade Thin Mints
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When Girl Scout cookie season ends and you’re craving Thin Mints, this quick 2 ingredient copycat recipe is the answer. Using Ritz crackers for the base and Andes Crème de Menthe chocolates for the coating, you can make a whole batch in under 30 minutes.
These aren’t an exact replica of the originals, but they come pretty close with that crisp chocolate shell, cool minty flavor, and satisfying crunch.
I’ve tested this recipe a few times, and what makes it work so well is the Andes chocolate. It melts into a silky coating that’s thin enough to dip easily but still firms up with that classic snap.
No extra oils, no tempering. It’s just melt, dip, and chill.
What Are Homemade Thin Mints Made Of?
Traditional Girl Scout Thin Mints are cookies with a minty chocolate coating. For this shortcut version, you only need two ingredients:
- 1 package (4.67 oz) Andes Crème de Menthe Mints (amazon)
- 22 Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
How to Make Homemade Thin Mints
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Unwrap the Andes mints and place them in a small saucepan. Heat on low, stirring often, until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
Dip a Ritz cracker into the melted chocolate, flipping to coat both sides evenly. Let any excess drip back into the pan.
Place the coated cracker on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining crackers.
Let the chocolate firm at room temperature, or place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until set.
Remove from the baking sheet and serve.
Yield: Makes 20–22 cookies (from one sleeve of crackers).
Tips From My Kitchen
- Chocolate consistency: If the chocolate starts to thicken while you’re dipping, just return the pan to low heat for a minute to loosen it back up.
- Storage: You can keep these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days but personally I prefer the fridge, same as I would with the real cookie.
- Extra mint flavor: Add a teeny tiny drop of peppermint extract to the melted chocolate for a stronger mint kick.
- Holiday twist: Around Christmas, try swapping Andes mints for peppermint bark.
Do They Taste Like Girl Scout Thin Mints?
These aren’t identical to the boxed cookies, but the flavor is surprisingly close. And with only 2 ingredients needed, its about as good as you can get without whipping out an actual baking pan.
The heavy duty Ritz cracker gives a similar texture, and the Andes mints bring that signature mint taste. Chilled straight from the fridge, they’re very convincing.
Can You Freeze Homemade Thin Mints?
Yes. Once the chocolate has set, transfer them to an airtight freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers. Freeze up to 2 months.
Thaw in the fridge before serving (if you want), or enjoy them straight from the freezer for an extra-cold crunch.
More Easy Desserts to Try
Ritz crackers are one of those ingredients that surprise you in desserts. The buttery crunch works so well with chocolate. If you liked these homemade Thin Mints, try my Rolo Ritz crackers next.
Another favorite featuring crackers is this saltine toffee candy that always disappears in a cookie tin. And if you’re looking for something a little more bite-sized for parties, my Ritz cracker party sandwiches are a fun option.
And since we’re already talking mint and chocolate, you’ll definitely want to check out my mint chocolate fudge for a creamy, rich treat that pairs perfectly with these Thin Mints.
Ritz Cracker Thin Mints
Ingredients
- 1 package Andes Crème de Menthe Mints 4.67 oz
- 22 Ritz crackers about 1 sleeve
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unwrap the Andes mints and place them in a small saucepan. Heat on low, stirring often, until smooth and melted. Remove from heat.
- Tip: If the chocolate thickens while you’re dipping, just return the pan to low heat briefly to loosen it up again.
- Dip each Ritz cracker into the melted chocolate, flipping to coat both sides evenly. Let the excess drip back into the pan.
- Place dipped crackers on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Allow the chocolate to firm at room temperature, or refrigerate (freezer is fine too) for about 30 minutes for quicker setting.
- Once firm, remove from baking sheet and serve.
Nutrition
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