Laurie's Ritz-y Thin Mint Cookies
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  • Number of Servings: 20
Ingredients
1 sleeve of Reduced-Fat Ritz crackers, ~40 crackers1 bag of Wilton Dark Cocoa Mint Flavored Candy Melts (get at a craft store, like Michael's)Serving size = 2 cookies
Directions
Follow the directions to melt the chocolate (I use the double-boiler method). Place 1 cracker in the chocolate and coat; use a fork to lift it out and place it on waxed paper. Repeat until out of chocolate.

Let the cookies cool...YUM!!

Total number of cookies: ~40

Number of Servings: 20

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LORELEI_2.
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 126.0
  • Total Fat: 6.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 80.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 0.4 g

Member Reviews
  • NOJUBL
     The only good thing about the negative comments is that people are reading the nutritional info. That in itself is a good thing. But if you don't want to make something then just don't make it. Thanks for sharing the idea. I can't get Girl Scout cookies here in Norway. Spark on! - 3/15/09
  • BIKINIBOUND!!
     This is a great idea! Not sure why people have to be so negative about a 'not-so-low-calorie' recipe! The idea of Spark is to adjust your lifestyle to learn to incorporate & enjoy that type of stuff! Moderation & self-control!! - 12/26/08
  • AMYLT82
     I have made these before. There are complaints about the number of calories, but when you have cravings, it is better to have something to satisfly the cravings before they get out of hand. I would make them. They would take some time, but they would be cheaper than buying them. Thank you. - 12/18/09
  • JJE123
     I make something similar during the Holidays, but instead of the candy melts, I use almond bark (3 blocks chocolate and 1 block vanilla) and peppermint flavoring to coat them. I'm not sure how that would effect the calorie/fat numbers, but it's a good alternative if you can't find the candy melts. - 12/26/08
  • REBECCA-PMA
     These were so easy to make and look and taste like the real thing!! I am gong to make these for Christmas gifts next year. Not really healthy, but probably lower in calories and fat than the real thing. Thank you for submitting this one! - 2/24/08
  • SKYSHOOTER44
     Actually, four Girl Scout cookies contain the same amount of calories as two of these...not that healthy after all. But they still taste good! - 4/5/07
  • KAGOULET
     Haven't tried these yet but probably will. Some comments on the # of calories, first are the real deal the same size or slightly smaller. Second, I can only get the real deal once a year, this would be any time I have the craving and the time. - 12/21/09
  • KARENK63
     Hmmmm. Murray's has a new Sugar-Free Fudge-Dipped Chocolate MInt Cookie that is like the Thin Mints, but you get FOUR cookies per 126 calories and not two. - 2/20/09
  • SMILEYPOLLY
     I made these and they were yummy. I made them as gifts and wrapped them in florists paper tied with a bow. I think they are a great idea. I put a sprinkling of hazelnuts on every alternate biscuit and they looked great. Maybe not too healthy, but homemade and a lovely gift idea. Thanks Lorelei2 - 12/21/08
  • CD6707085
     My 12 year old daughter and I made these together. Easy to make and yummy. I rated it a 5 star because how easy they are to make with a child, simple and delicious. - 4/14/10
  • AJCAOUETTE
     my family loves these! especially my mom who loves girlscout thin mint cookies. - 12/10/09
  • CORGIDOGMOM
     Delicious!! But addicting...I couldn't stop at just two. Very easy to make, kids and hubby loved them too! - 3/2/09
  • LJO1003
     Not exactly what I call healthy dessert but they are very excellent and ACTUALLY taste like girl scouts thin mints. They also were so easy to make. I made them for a baby shower and I know no one is gonna believe me they aren't girl scouts, LOL! Loved them just wish there was a healthier version - 11/29/07
  • CD13121065
     Made these for kids christmas party tonight. Used regular chocolate melts and crushed candy canes to put ontop before they cooled down. Major hit and I agree with Bikinibound, you have to learn to incorporate foods like this it's a lifestyle adjustment and self control is part of that! - 12/19/12
  • TWINKIEQUEEN
     not horrible, but not crazy about them - 12/20/09
  • LILYLU1
     A friend made these for our cookie exchange and everyone was raving over them. Delicious and easy! - 12/19/09
  • HOWDOIHEARTTHEE
     Easy, easy, tasty,tasty! - 12/15/09
  • KCP04007
     The recipe sounds very intriguing.... it would be really fun to try. - 2/20/09
  • DEEBRO
     This is great. It was the best thing I made this Christmas season. Even better than some of the more fattening things. - 12/23/08
  • TRABB126
     Why do people post junk food? Jeeze, it sounds good but not for me!!!!!!!! - 6/18/08
  • DGEORGE12
     AWESOME!! - 2/6/08
  • AKLOR10
     Sounds tasty, but these actually have more calories per cookie than the originals - 4/2/07
  • KRYSSWATERS
     Move over Girl Scout cookies!! I can eat this and not gain 500lbs. - 3/29/07
  • MIKITTA
     I absolutely will NOT be making these.

    I have no control around thin mints ... none. I would eat the whole batch by myself LOL - 3/28/07
  • QUYANA
     I would have never thought of this. But it is so easy and simple I can't wait to try this. - 3/27/07



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