Has anyone made these, and if so, did you use peppermint oil/extract? Has anyone ever made it with just "mint extract"? My store was out of the peppermint extract. These were a HUGE hit over the summer when I made them. I used peppermint extract then, and I want them to be just as yummy this time. I'm giving them to my IL's as a hostess gift when we go over on Christmas Eve.
Here's the recipe for anyone who isn't familiar with it. Sunshine was the OP.
Faux Girl Scout Thin Mints
"These taste like the Girl Scout Thin Mints." - Submitted by Cori Walkden of Greenville, North Carolina
6 ounces chocolate candy coating*
12 to 18 drops peppermint oil flavoring
1 sleeve buttery round crackers
1. Melt chocolate candy coating in double boiler.
2. Add peppermint oil to taste minty enough to your liking.
3. Dip Ritz crackers in chocolate and place on waxed paper to solidify.
Makes about 36.
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Here's the recipe for anyone who isn't familiar with it. Sunshine was the OP.
Faux Girl Scout Thin Mints
"These taste like the Girl Scout Thin Mints." - Submitted by Cori Walkden of Greenville, North Carolina
6 ounces chocolate candy coating*
12 to 18 drops peppermint oil flavoring
1 sleeve buttery round crackers
1. Melt chocolate candy coating in double boiler.
2. Add peppermint oil to taste minty enough to your liking.
3. Dip Ritz crackers in chocolate and place on waxed paper to solidify.
Makes about 36.
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