No Bake Fifteen Minute Thin Mints Recipe
A quick and easy no-bake recipe to create homemade Thin Mints cookies in just fifteen minutes. These mint-flavored chocolate-coated Oreo wafer treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without heating up the oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 Thin Mints 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 20 Oreo cookies
Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 2–3 drops crème de menthe oil flavoring (or peppermint oil flavoring)
Instructions
- Separate Oreos: Carefully separate the Oreo cookies and scrape off the cream filling. You can discard the filling or enjoy it separately.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate at 50% power, stirring every 30 to 60 seconds until smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler on the stovetop.
- Add Mint Flavoring: Stir 2 to 3 drops of crème de menthe or peppermint oil flavoring into the melted chocolate until fully combined.
- Coat the Wafers: Rest one Oreo wafer on the tines of a fork and dip it into the melted chocolate, making sure it is completely coated.
- Drain Excess Chocolate: Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to let excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place the coated wafer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat and Set: Continue coating the remaining Oreo wafers following the same process. Once all are coated, refrigerate the baking sheet until the chocolate is completely set, about 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- Use high-quality semisweet chocolate for best flavor and smooth coating.
- If crème de menthe oil is unavailable, peppermint oil flavoring works as a perfect substitute.
- Make sure to tap off excess chocolate to avoid thick coatings and uneven drying.
- Store finished Thin Mints in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- This recipe is best served chilled but can be left at room temperature for a short while before serving.
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