Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Thin Mint Cookies

Submitted by Kendall

Dark Chocolate wafers – use ½ to ¾ lb per sleeve *
Peppermint OIL 10-15 drops per pound of chocolate *
Ritz Crackers (each sleeve is approx 35 cookies)
Parchment paper or wax paper

Melt chocolate in bowl in microwave for 1 min, stir, then 30 sec, stirring until melted. Stir well and add peppermint oil, stir well. Drop one cracker at a time into melted chocolate, making sure all sides are coated. Use a dipping fork to remove and tap off excess chocolate. Place on parchment paper to cool. Drizzle contrasting colored chocolate over the tops. Store at room temperature.


*Dark chocolate wafers and peppermint oil can be purchased at Cake Carousel (75th & Arapaho), large 5lb bags avail Oct-Dec.

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