Forget slaving away in the kitchen this holiday season! If you're craving the minty, chocolatey goodness of Fudge Mint Cookies (but want them now), I've got the perfect solution: Easy No-Bake Christmas Cookies!
Made with crunchy Ritz crackers and dipped in melted mint-flavored chips. Just a few festive sprinkles and you've got a delicious, crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes just like those iconic cookies. Seriously, they're that good!
Looking for more holiday ideas? Check out all the other Christmas Cookies ideas for even more delicious recipes.
If you're a mint-lover, these simple, semi-homemade cookies will be your new holiday obsession!
Plus, they make fantastic gifts for teachers, neighbors, and friends! Package them up in a festive tin or bag for an easy, thoughtful present.
Or, bring them along to your next cookie exchange party and watch them disappear in a flash.
Looking for more Easy Cookie Recipes? Try my Mint Christmas Cookies, Peppermint Christmas Cookies, and even my Oreo Christmas Cookies. Yum!
Table of Contents
- How to Melt Chocolate in the Microwave
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- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Kitchen Tool Spotlight
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- Recipe FAQ's
- Storage and Reheating Instructions
- More Recipes You'll Love!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
How to Melt Chocolate in the Microwave
Prevent Scorching: Heat the chips in short intervals (15-30 seconds) to prevent overheating and scorching.
Melt Completely: Stir well between each burst to making sure the chocolate is melting evenly and not burning.
Don't overdo it: Stop microwaving as soon as the chips are melted and smooth. Residual heat will help melt any remaining small pieces.
Avoid Overheating: If you overheat the chocolate, it can become hard and lumpy. This is because the sugar in the chocolate gets clumpy.
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Andes, Baking Chips (Pack of 4)
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Substitutions and Variations
- If you don't have Andes mint chips available, melt chocolate of your choice (dark chocolate, semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate) with ½ - 1 teaspoon of mint extract added.
- You can top the cookies with Christmas sprinkles, crushed peppermints, or additional Andes mint chips.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Microwave the Andes baking chips in 30 second increments stirring in between each until melted. Make sure the candies are completely melted.
Step 2: Use a fork to dip the crackers into the melted chocolate. I've tried other utensils and tools, but a fork works best.
Step 3: Allow the excess chocolate to drip off of the fork.
Kitchen Tool Spotlight
Use parchment paper so it's easy to remove the cookies once the chocolate has set.
Step 4: Place the chocolate dipped crackers onto sheets of parchment paper. Waxed paper works too!
Step 5: Before the chocolate sets, add the Christmas sprinkles to the tops. If you wait too long, they sprinkles will not stick.
Step 6: Allow the chocolate to harden for 20 to 30 minutes before serving or packaging.
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Recipe FAQ's
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Layer the thin mints in a festive tin or box with parchment paper between layers. Add a decorative ribbon, and you’ve got a perfect homemade gift!
Homemade Christmas cookies generally last for about 7 days when stored properly at room temperature. However, this can vary depending on the type of cookie and its ingredients.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers of cookies for up to a week at room temperature or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Freezer: Flash freeze by placing in a single layer on a baking sheet in the freezer for about an hour. Once firm, add to an airtight container or freezer bag with parchment paper between layers for up to 6 months.
Thaw: Thaw at room temperature or enjoy from frozen.
More Recipes You'll Love!
Check out my other recipe for Brownie Mix Mint Chip Cookies. Or you might like this recipe for Andes Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Easy No Bake Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
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Method
- In a medium bowl, place the Andes baking chips. Microwave in 30 second increments until fully melted.
- Once the chocolate is smooth, place a Ritz cracker in the melted chocolate.
- With a fork, submerge the entire cracker until covered.
- Allow excess chocolate to drizzle off the fork. Place on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Add the Christmas sprinkles before the chocolate sets. Repeat until all the chocolate has been used.
- Allow the chocolate to harden for 20-30 minutes before enjoying or packaging.
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