Mint Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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Canned frosting, peppermint extract and chocolate candy coating quickly turn crackers into these wonderful little no-bake cookies. My children and I like to assemble them for parties and holidays. I hope you and your family enjoy them as much as we do. -Melissa Thompson, Anderson, Ohio

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Mint Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + standing

Yield: 36 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 to 5 drops green food coloring, optional
72 butter-flavored crackers
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the frosting, extract and food coloring if desired. Spread over half of the crackers; top with remaining crackers.
In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip cookies in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Yield: 3 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 155 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 88 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Mint Sandwich Cookies in Quick Cooking November/December 2002, p29