Description
Crisp Ritz cracker mint thins dance with cool peppermint and rich chocolate for an irresistible holiday treat. Effortless preparation and delightful flavor make these cookies a perfect sweet surprise you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers
- 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces / 340 grams) chocolate chips
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Topping (Optional):
- Coarse sea salt or sprinkles
Instructions
- Arrange Ritz crackers in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Create a smooth chocolate coating by gently melting chocolate chips using a microwave (30-second intervals) or double boiler method, stirring consistently until fully liquefied.
- Carefully immerse each cracker into the melted chocolate, using a fork to completely submerge and evenly coat the surface, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
- Delicately transfer chocolate-coated crackers back onto the parchment paper, maintaining spacing between each piece.
- While chocolate remains soft and glossy, elegantly sprinkle coarse sea salt or colorful sprinkles across the surface for added texture and visual appeal.
- Allow crackers to set at room temperature for approximately 20-30 minutes, or accelerate the hardening process by placing them in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Once chocolate has completely solidified and developed a smooth, glossy finish, the mint thins are ready to serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Customize chocolate type by using dark, milk, or white chocolate for varied flavor profiles.
- Ensure crackers are completely dry before dipping to prevent moisture from affecting chocolate’s texture.
- Use a cooling rack instead of parchment paper for more even chocolate setting and minimal pooling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg