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Pan of mint chocolate covered Ritz crackers on a pan.

Mint Chocolate-Covered Ritz Cookies

These easy-to-make no-bake cookies are made with Ritz crackers. After a quick dip in mint-flavored chocolate, the crackers transform into a thin mint-like cookie.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 48 cookies

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces dark candy coatings, see note
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil, if needed
  • About 48 Ritz-style crackers

Instructions

  1. Melt the dark candy coatings.

    Microwave directions: place candy coatings or chocolate in a 2 cup measuring cup. Heat on low for 20 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir. This prevents the coatings from burning. Repeat until melted. Do not overheat or candy melts will get thick.

    Double Boiler Directions: Place candy coatings in the top of a double boiler. Heat, stirring occasionally until the coatings are melted. Do not overheat or candy melts will get thick.

  2. Add peppermint extract. Stir to combine. If the melted coating seems thick, add coconut oil.
  3. Dip Ritz crackers into the coating. Remove the crackers from the coating with a fork. Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove excess coatings.

  4. Place the dipped coating onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. The parchment keeps the crackers from sticking to the pan.

    Optional: drizzle extra coating onto the cookies after the coating sets.

Recipe Notes

Note: Candy coatings are made to melt and use. They do not require tempering. You can use a pound of dark chocolate. To help the dark chocolate set without tempering, add two teaspoons coconut oil.