This post contains affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission when you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Chocolate dipped ritz cracker with peanut butter filling. Add peppermint extract to the melted chocolate and get ready to dip. So i end up buying some online throughout the rest of. Gently press down on the crackers until the peppermint patties are about the same size as the crackers. Nov, 2016 melt chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler. Chocolate covered peanut butter crackers chocolate. Lay the chocolate covered ritz crackers on parchment paper or wax paper. Dip each cracker sandwich in chocolate, allowing excess to drain back into pot. Chocolate covered ritz crackers just a pinch recipes. Dip crackers in chocolate mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each cracker. Original ritz crackers wilton candy melts dark cocoa mint pot metal bowl 1 12 cup of water parchment paper cookie sheet. Turns out i love them when theyre covered in a minty chocolate coating.
Once the chocolate is melted, use a fork to dip the marshmallow fluff cracker sandwich into the chocolate to coat. Dip crackers, 1 at a time, halfway into chocolate mixture. They taste really similar to mint grasshopper cookies. The crackers provide a neutral base layer, nice crunch, and are a deadringer in size and shape for what will become cookies. A homemade version of girl scouts thin mint cookies. Make peanut butter sandwich cookies with the ritz crackers, by placing peanut butter in the middle of two ritz cracker. Jan 16, 2020 crunchy, buttery ritz crackers straight from the box are easy to dip in melted mint chocolate and ready to eat in a flash. Chocolate peppermint crackers, or a thin mint copycat recipe. Youre 5 minutes and 24 ingredients away from deliciousness. Set in fridge for 3o minutes or until chocolate is completely cooled. Homemade thin mints recipe copycat girl scout recipe.
If you have never dipped a ritz cracker in chocolate, you dont know what youre missing. These are almost better than the original thin mint. Ridiculously easy copycat thin mint cookies crafty. Melt chocolateflavored almond bark or vanilla candy coating in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water. Spread peanut butter onto the bottom of a ritz cracker and then top it with another one, creating a sandwich. I take 2 ritz crackers put peanut butter between them,then dunk into the melted chocolate or into melted white chocolate. Spread a heavy teaspoonful of peanut butter mixture on one side. I drop it in the bowl, gently flip it around with a. Dip crackers in chocolate mixture, turning to completely coat each cracker.
Melt chocolate flavored almond bark or vanilla candy coating in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water. The savory flavors of peanut butter combined with sweet, smooth chocolate and. The saltiness of the ritz crackers and the sweetness of the chocolate is a winning combination in these dipped ritz cookies with caramel or peanut butter. In starting out as a short cut version of the adored thin mint cookie, that wonderful chocolate mint cookie sold by adorable girl scouts, it manages to surpass it. Melt chocolate candy in microwave about 2 12 minutes. Homemade thin mint cookies are so easy to make that you may end up preferring them over the boxed variety.
Red, white, and blue chocolate covered ritz cracker peanut butter sandwich pops duration. Bake to 15 minutes or until bubbly and brown in color. The cookies are best kept at room temperature or a cool dry place away from any odors. Place chopped bakers chocolate into a microwave safe bowl with oil. Once the chocolate is melted, use a fork to dip the marshmallow fluff cracker sandwich into the. Nobake chocolatepeanut butter cookies recipe katie lee. The buttery flakiness of the cracker is so utterly satisfying to crunch and coats your mouth with that delicious fatty. Melt chocolate using a double boiler as described in the recipe below. I use ghiradelli dark chocolate melting wafers or chocolate almond bark to make my thin mints. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of cracker mixture.
Dec 07, 2018 what chocolate to use for copycat thin mint cookies. When it comes to snacking, there is something about the combination of peanut butter and chocolate that is so satisfying and delicious. Dip cracker sandwiches into the chocolate, allowing excess to drain off. You can leave them plain or garnish with crushed candy cane. Jun 19, 2015 mix in 34 teaspoon mint extract to melted chocolate. Ritz cracker thin mints no bake spend with pennies. Ridiculously easy copycat thin mint cookies crafty cooking mama. Place in the freezer for about 20 minutes, then break apart. Best of all, you dont have to wait for the annual cookie sale. I hope you try these copycat thin mint cookies in your kitchen. A freezing tray to rest the dipped cookies will keep the bottoms neat looking. Place crackers in single layer on prepared baking sheet. These chocolate covered ritz crackers are one of my favourite treats to make for the holidays.
Chocolate peanut butter pretzel ritz bars the girl who ate everything. Dec 19, 20 red, white, and blue chocolate covered ritz cracker peanut butter sandwich pops duration. Dont microwave them for too long or the mint filling will become liquid and yes, i know that from experience. So i end up buying some online throughout the rest of the year. You dip ritz crackers in a minty chocolate mixture, sprinkle them with crushed candy canes and let them dry. Dec 05, 20 i feel as though i should be ashamed of this post. Chocolate coated peanut butter crackers allrecipes. Place the chocolate coated cracker onto a wax paper lined sheet tray.
Dip crackers into the melted chocolate and then place onto a cold cookie sheet and put into the refrigerator to set. I drop it in the bowl, gently flip it around with a fork and remove it carefully with two forks. Chocolate covered ritz crackers the kitchen magpie. Nobake chocolate covered ritz cracker cookies belly full. Dip crackers in melted chocolate, completely coating crackers with chocolate.
Homemade thin mints made using ritz crackers may not taste exactly like the original, but they have their own unique charm. This makes them easier to dip and it makes the crackers stick to the chocolate part of peppermint patties. Chocolate covered ritz crackers homemade chocolate covered ritz crackers. For a neighbor gift, simply set in cellophane bag then tie with ribbon.
I just dropped my reducedfat ritz crackers into the creme brulee cup with melted chocolate perfect size cup for a ritz and used two forks to turn and coat the cracker. We used ritz crackers for this simple recipe to create a minty, chocolatey delight. Easy chocolate thin mint ritz crackers cookies recipe. Remove from the heat immediately and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Mix melted chocolate and extract in medium bowl until blended. Melt chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler. Dip both sides of the cracker in chocolate and lay on wax paper to dry. Mint thins ritz cracker cookies just a pinch recipes. Mint graham cracker toffee, also known as mint crack bars because they are so deliciously addictive. I have a little chocolate melter, similar to a fondu pot and i love it. Place dipped crackers, which i now think of as cookies, on parchment paper. Chocolate covered ritz crackers four ways i am baker. Reduce heat and keep chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water.
Then dip the whole sandwich into the melted chocolate almond bark. Shake off any excess and place onto a wax paperlined cookie sheet. I would not recommend using chocolate morsels, your cookies will not set up the way you want them to. Dip ritz cracker in chocolate, flip over with fork and lay on cookie sheet with wax paper over it.
These ritz cracker cookie treats are filled with peanut butter, then dipped in melted candy melts or almond bark. Melt chocolate or white chocolate almond bark on the stove or in the microwave. I saw these babies in the store and i knew, just knew, what i had to do with them besides eat a handful, of course. Today id love to present my new ritz stuffed mint chocolate chip cookie recipe stuffed with chocolate covered ritz crackers. Apr 16, 2020 the saltiness of the ritz crackers and the sweetness of the chocolate is a winning combination in these dipped ritz cookies with caramel or peanut butter. Let the chips sit for about 1 minute, then spread evenly with an offset spatula or knife. In a few minutes take them out and package in candy cups. Fill a pot with 12 inches of water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir powdered sugar into peanut butter until smooth. The recipe can also be easily doubled for a larger crowd.
I promise these homemade thin mints dont taste like crackers. All you need are ritz crackers, peanut butter, and white chocolate almond bark. But unfortunately i can only find them in stores during the christmas holidays. Chocolate dipped ritz cracker cookies delightful e made. White chocolate peanut butter ritz cookies easy peanut. Wait for the chocolate to solidify and firm up before digging in. Apr 24, 2019 these chocolate covered ritz crackers are one of my favourite treats to make for the holidays. The pictured cookies were made with halloween in mind, but other colored candy melts and sprinkles can be used for just about any holiday or special occasionred and green sprinkles for christmas, pastels for easter, etc. Chocolate ritz stuffed mint chocolate chip cookie recipe. Copycat girl scout thin mint cookie recipe with ritz crackers, oreo thins, or nilla wafers. You will absolutely, positively get no hint of a ritz cracker in these. Once they are covered in the mintflavored chocolate, you cant even tell that its a cracker. I have a little chocolate melter, similar to a fondu pot and i love it for dipping chocolate too i got it at michales with a 40% off coupon. When chocolate is completely melted, stir in 12 tsp mint extract.
Spread a heavy teaspoonful of peanut butter mixture on one side of a cracker. Set on paper plates out of wax paper and put the plates in the freezer for about two minutes. This would work well to make mint chocolate dipped oreos or to dip the ends of a. Whatever you are using just make sure that you use a chocolate that will firm up as it sits. Instead of ritz crackers, i used nabisco famous chocolate wafers and melted. Place crackers in single layer on waxed paper covered baking sheets. Ritz crackers are covered with a chocolate spiked with peppermint extract. Then place another ritz cracker on top of the peanut butter to make these delightful little ritz cookies. Lay out a few ritz crackers on a plate or some parchment paper.
Nov 09, 2019 ritz stuffed mint chocolate chip cookie recipe. Dec 20, 2009 faster to use the ritz bits pb crackers and just dip in chocolate. When theyre drenched in mintflavored chocolate, you wont know its a cracker or care that it started out as a cracker. Crunchy, buttery ritz crackers straight from the box are dipped in melted mint chocolate and ready to eat in a flash. Easy chocolate thin mint ritz crackers cookies recipe six. Original ritz crackers wilton candy melts dark cocoa mint pot metal bowl 1 12 cup of water parchment paper cookie sheet spatula or chopsticks optional. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. If you have never dipped a ritz cracker in chocolate, you. Chocolate graham crackers covered with a quick homemade toffee and chocolate mint candies. This recipe uses buttery round crackers and dark chocolate to make treats that.
We use to take a ritz cracker and cover in mint chocolate and they taste just like a thin mint. This might cause your chocolate to thicken up a little depending on what type of chocolate youre using. The savory flavors of peanut butter combined with sweet, smooth chocolate and the crisp crunch of ritz crackers is the ultimate treat. Mix in 34 teaspoon mint extract to melted chocolate. Food goes from cracker status to cookie status the minute chocolate is involved.
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