Mint Sandwich Cookies

Name: Mint Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
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

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

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.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 155 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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

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lauripobanz

Nov 16, 2016

These cookies taste wonderful, but the chocolate cracked upon standing. I assume the crackers swelled a bit.
tinalou1006

Jun 2, 2014

My dinner guests and husband LOVED this recipe! It was delicious. We did gluten-free crackers for half the recipe and she really enjoyed it. Highly recommend this recipe!
NancyS1955

Nov 10, 2012

These were a big hit last year!