Get ready to transform ordinary Ritz crackers into an extraordinary dessert that will blow your taste buds away! These Andes Mint Ritz Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet, minty, and chocolatey goodness that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Imagine a crispy cracker, sandwiched with a smooth Andes mint, then drizzled in rich chocolate - it's a treat so simple yet so irresistible that you'll want to make them again and again!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package Ritz crackers
- 1 package (8 oz) Andes mints
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Take the package of Ritz crackers and lay half of them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Unwrap the Andes mints and place one mint on top of each Ritz cracker on the baking sheet.
- Once the oven is preheated, place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the Andes mints are soft but not completely melted.
- While the mints are baking, melt the chocolate chips. You can do this by placing them in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
- After 5 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use a spoon or the back of another Ritz cracker to gently press down on the softened Andes mints, creating a sandwich with the remaining Ritz crackers.
- Once all the sandwiches are assembled, drizzle or dip them in the melted chocolate, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Allow the chocolate to set by placing the cookies on a wire rack or returning them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let the cookies cool completely at room temperature, or place them in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to speed up the setting process.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, your Andes Mint Ritz Cookies are ready to be served. Enjoy!
Tips
- Use fresh Andes mints for the best flavor and smoothest texture.
- Watch the mints carefully when baking - you want them soft, not completely melted.
- For a more uniform look, use a piping bag or spoon to drizzle melted chocolate.
- If the chocolate is too thick for drizzling, add a teaspoon of coconut oil to thin it out.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle crushed candy canes or mint chips on top of the chocolate.
- Use parchment paper to make cleanup and cookie removal super easy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 190kcal
Carbohydrates: 26g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
