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
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Ritz crackers (or any buttery round cracker)
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Andes Creme de Menthe candies
🍴 Instructions
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Unwrap the Andes mints and place them in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
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Using a fork, balance a Ritz cracker on the tines and dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.
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Let the excess chocolate drip off, then place the coated cracker on parchment paper or aluminum foil.
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Allow them to cool completely at room temperature or place them in the fridge for faster setting.
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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.
