👉ThinMints

Easy 2-Ingredient Homemade Thin Mints

These delicious no-bake cookies taste just like Thin Mints — but with only two ingredients! A family favorite passed down from my grandmother, they’re incredibly simple and always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for quick treats, parties, or holiday goodies.

🧾 Ingredients

• Ritz crackers (or any buttery round cracker)

• Andes Creme de Menthe candies

🍴 Instructions

1. Unwrap the Andes mints and place them in a microwave-safe bowl.

2. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.

3. Using a fork, balance a Ritz cracker on the tines and dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.

4. Let the excess chocolate drip off, then place the coated cracker on parchment paper or aluminum foil.

5. Allow them to cool completely at room temperature or place them in the fridge for faster setting.

6. Optional: Add festive sprinkles before the chocolate hardens for seasonal flair.

These are incredibly easy, and everyone thinks you spent way more time on them than you actually did!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Do these really taste like Thin Mints?

Yes! The minty chocolate coating and crispy center are a close dupe, especially chilled.

2. Can I use a different type of cracker?

Ritz is best for flavor and texture, but any buttery round cracker works.

3. What kind of Andes mints do I use?

Use the Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips or regular Andes mints (unwrapped).

4. Can I melt the chocolate on the stove?

Yes, use a double boiler to melt gently over low heat if you prefer.

5. Can I freeze these cookies?

Absolutely. Place in a sealed container with wax paper between layers. Freeze for up to 2 months.

6. How long do they last at room temperature?

They’ll stay fresh for about 1 week in an airtight container.

7. Can I use mint chocolate chips instead of Andes?

Yes! Mint-flavored chips will work similarly.

8. What can I use if I don’t have parchment or foil?

Use wax paper or a non-stick baking mat.

9. Do they harden at room temp or need the fridge?

They harden at room temp in about 30–60 minutes, but chilling speeds it up.

10. Can I add toppings?

Definitely — sprinkles, crushed peppermint, or drizzled white chocolate are great additions.

11. Can kids help make these?

Yes! It’s a fun, safe, and mess-friendly activity for kids (with supervision during melting).

12. Can I use white chocolate Andes?

Yes! They won’t taste like Thin Mints but will be delicious.

13. What do I do if the chocolate gets too thick?

Microwave it again in short bursts or stir in a tiny bit of coconut oil to thin it out.

14. Can I make these dairy-free?

Check for dairy-free mint chocolate options and pair with vegan-friendly crackers.

15. Can I dip the crackers halfway instead of fully?

Of course — it gives a nice look and saves chocolate.

16. How many cookies does this recipe make?

It depends on how many Andes you melt, but roughly 1 Andes mint covers 1 cracker.

17. Do I need to temper the chocolate?

Nope! Andes melts set up nicely without tempering.

18. Are these gluten-free?

Not if you use Ritz, but you can substitute with gluten-free crackers.

19. Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! Make a few days ahead and store them in an airtight container.

20. Can I add extract to enhance the mint flavor?

You can! Add 1–2 drops of peppermint extract to the melted chocolate for an extra minty punch.