Quick and Easy No-Bake Fifteen Minute Thin Mints
If you have a soft spot for the classic thin mint cookies but don’t want to wait for cookie season to roll around, you’re in luck! This quick and easy no-bake recipe for Thin Mints will satisfy your cravings in just 15 minutes. Using simple ingredients like Oreo cookies and semisweet chocolate, you can whip up a batch of these delightful treats any time of the year. Plus, they require no baking at all!
Let’s go through the steps to create these irresistible, minty, chocolate-covered delights.
Ingredients:
- 20 Oreo cookies
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 2-3 drops crème de menthe oil flavoring or peppermint oil flavoring
Directions:
Step 1: Prepare the Oreos
Begin by carefully separating the Oreo cookies. Use a knife or your fingers to scrape off the cream filling and set it aside (you can save it for another recipe or enjoy it as a little chef’s treat!). You will use the chocolate wafers for this recipe.
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate. To ensure even melting and prevent burning, set your microwave to 50% power and stir the chocolate every 30-60 seconds until it’s completely smooth. If you prefer not to use a microwave, you can also melt the chocolate using a double boiler on the stove.
Step 3: Add Mint Flavoring
Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir in the mint flavoring. Mix it thoroughly to make sure the minty taste is evenly distributed throughout the chocolate.
Step 4: Coat the Cookies
Place a chocolate wafer on the tines of a fork and lower it into the melted chocolate. Make sure the wafer is completely coated. Gently tap the fork against the side of the bowl to let any excess chocolate drip off. This step is key to achieving a smooth, even coating on your cookies.
Step 5: Set the Cookies
Transfer the coated cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process with all the chocolate wafers. Once all the cookies are coated and on the baking sheet, place them in the refrigerator. Chill the cookies until the chocolate sets, which should take about 10-15 minutes.
Final Thoughts:
These no-bake Thin Mints are a perfect quick treat for mint chocolate lovers. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and no actual cooking required, they are incredibly easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Whether you’re making them for a party, as a gift, or just to treat yourself, these cookies are sure to impress.
Nutritional Information:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 150 kcal per serving
- Servings: 20 cookies
Enjoy your homemade Thin Mints with a cup of coffee or as a sweet after-dinner treat. Happy no-baking!
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No Bake Fifteen Minute Thin Mints
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 1x
Description
These No Bake Fifteen Minute Thin Mints are a delightful, quick treat that brings all the minty chocolate goodness of the classic cookie right to your kitchen, without the need for an oven. By using simple ingredients like Oreo cookie wafers and semisweet chocolate, and adding a hint of mint flavor, you can create a delicious dessert that’s perfect for satisfying those sweet cravings in a hurry.
Ingredients
20 Oreo cookies
12 ounces semisweet chocolate
2–3 drops crème de menthe oil flavoring or peppermint oil flavoring
Instructions
Carefully separate the Oreo cookies and scrape off the filling. Discard the filling or save it for another use.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate at 50% power, stirring every 30-60 seconds until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in a double boiler on the stove.
Stir the mint flavoring into the melted chocolate until well combined.
Rest a chocolate wafer on the tines of a fork and lower it into the melted chocolate until completely coated.
Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place the coated cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Repeat the process with the remaining chocolate wafers. Refrigerate the cookies until the chocolate is set, about 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150