Name: No Bake Thin Mints
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (12 oz) package Mint Oreo thins; 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 tsp peppermint extract; 2/3 cup chopped Andes Mints (or Andes Mint baking chips )

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Make your own no bake Thin Mint cookies at home in just 15 minutes with a few simple shortcuts! These easy Thin Mints taste just like the real thing — crispy, minty and chocolate-y and you only need 4 ingredients to make them!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

I think we can all agree that Thin Mints are by far the best Girl Scout cookie. Okay, Thin Mints and Samoas are pretty much tied for first place in my heart. It’s not like I’m inhaling Tagalongs here… give me all the chocolate peppermint bite-sized cookies and you’ll have one happy girl!

Love Thin Mints but hate waiting all year for them? Make my copycat no-bake Thin Mints at home any time you want them! They come together in minutes, are super simple, and taste amazing!

These super easy no bake Thin Mint cookies taste every bit as good as the originals, and you can make a dozen quicker than you can say Girl Scout cookie! My shortcut, no bake Thin Mints have a rich chocolate flavor, crisp and crunchy texture, and the perfect amount of peppermint in each bite. Dare I say they’re even better than the real deal!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Mint Oreo thins
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Peppermint extract
Chopped Andes Mints- or Andes Mint baking chips

My easy, no bake Thin Mints are reminiscent of the classic Girl Scout Thin Mints we all know and love, but with my recipe, you can now enjoy them year-round without having to wait for Girl Scout Cookie season!

Just like my No Bake Samosas, these easy Thin Mint cookies take a few fun shortcuts and uses mint Oreo cookies, melted chocolate, and Andes Mints to deliver a craveable treat that comes together in minutes. Add these to your Christmas cookie trays, give a no bake holiday treat to neighbors, or enjoy year-round to satisfy those Girl Scout cookie cravings.

How to make the best no bake Thin Mints:

Roughly chop Andes mints into tiny pieces, then set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips with peppermint extract. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth.
Coat each Oreo thin in the melted chocolate, let any excess chocolate run off, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Immediately top each one with chopped Andes Mints, then let the chocolate set before enjoying!

Who on earth doesn’t like Girl Scout Cookies?! My favorites were always the Samoas and Thin Mints. But if I’m being honest, I don’t think that there was ever a Girl Scout flavor I didn’t like.

These copycat Girl Scout Thin Mints taste incredibly close to the real thing and take all of 15 minutes to make! Sweet, minty, and light, they’re a perfect sweet treat to keep in the freezer for a quick snack or after dinner dessert.

My top tips:

OREOS: Instead of making, chilling, and rolling out a thin cookie dough, I use Oreo “thins” as the cookie base. If you can’t find the thins, feel free to use regular Oreos – just separate them so you only use the un-frosted sides. If using the Thins, you’ll use the whole cookie.
CHCOLATE: If you tend to have trouble melting chocolate in a microwave, you can do it in a double boiler. I’ve never had trouble, and neither should you, as long as you follow the chocolate melting rules — keep away from all moisture, and microwave in short bursts, stirring in between to prevent burning.
PEPPERMINT EXTRACT: Be sure you get peppermint extract — don’t be tempted to use spearmint, or all-purpose mint flavoring — you’ll wind up with something that tastes of toothpaste, and that’s not the effect we’re after!
USE A FORK: I find a fork is a great tool to use to dip the Oreo thins into the melted chocolate, as the chocolate can drip off through the prongs of a fork.
DIPPING: After you coat the Oreos, tap the cookie against the bowl so the excess chocolate drips off. You’ll want to scrape all the excess chocolate off the bottom of your Oreos so that it won’t create a pool or “foot” at the bottom of your cookies.
TOPPING: The wet chocolate acts as a glue for the mint candy pieces to stick to, so it’s important to top these with chopped chopped Andes Mints before the chocolate coating has set. If you can find Andes Mint baking chips, you can use those here as well!
SETTING: Let the chocolate harden for at least 40 minutes, or until fully solid. It can take up to an hour to harden at room temperature depending on the temperature of your kitchen. You can speed this up by placing them in the fridge or freezer.
STORING: Transfer fully set cookiesinto an airtight container and store in a cool place for up to two weeks. You can also keep these in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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