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Get ready for a crunchy snack that takes Thin Mint cookies and cranks up the chocolatey, minty goodness. You’ll mix crispy cereal squares, chocolate, and cool mint to make a treat you just can't stop eating. This one’s awesome for get-togethers, holidays, or just crushing midnight chocolate cravings.
Every time I make this, I think about the good ol’ cookie sale days with my kids. We’d grab extra Thin Mints, mostly to snack on but also to make fun treats like this—although honestly, a bunch found their way straight to the freezer (that’s the best way to eat them).
Irresistible Ingredients List
- Chex cereal (corn or rice): Light and crispy, holds all the yumminess without getting soggy
- Green food coloring: Use gel for bold color and skip the watery mess
- Powdered sugar: Sift it so your treat stays silky and coats nice and even
- Peppermint extract: Go with pure for that real minty punch, skip the fake stuff
- Dark chocolate: Grab 60% cacao or up for deep, real-deal Thin Mint flavor
- Thin Mint cookies: Original Girl Scout is best, but Keebler Grasshoppers work if you can’t get them
- White chocolate: Good-quality chips or bars melt smooth and taste rich
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Building Your Legendary Mint Chow
- Getting the Chocolate Ready
- Set up a double boiler with a bowl over buzzing water. Split the white chocolate in half and melt them apart until they’re both silky smooth.
- Smashing the Cookies
- Toss the Thin Mints in a zipper bag and bash ’em up with a rolling pin—leave a few chunky bits for crunch.
- Mint Blending
- Mix peppermint extract and your green food dye into one set of melted white chocolate, stir so it’s all one fun color.
- Mixing it All
- Drizzle each chocolate batch over different cereal piles, then stir until every piece is dressed up.
- The Final Show
- Shake each bowl of coated cereal in powdered sugar till totally covered, then blend them together and toss in those smashed cookies.
My little one loves smashing up the cookies for this. She calls it her "cookie stress relief" and always steals a bit while we work. There’s just something about chocolatey coating and crunchy cookies that makes it feel like sneaky freezer snacks on a hot summer night.
Amazing Pair Ups
Take it up a notch and serve with hot cocoa for cozy winter nights. When it’s warm, grab some iced mint tea or a glass of cold milk. For parties, pile it into fancy bowls with fresh strawberries and a pop of mint for extra color. Feeling wild? Spoon it over ice cream and let it melt into a dreamy sundae.
Twist It Your Way
Get creative and mix things up. Swap in Andes mints if you can’t find Girl Scout cookies, or try mint Oreos for a bold switch. Total chocolate fiends can just use all dark chocolate with a drop of mint. Need gluten-free? Grab glutenless cookies and double-check your ingredients so everyone can dig in.
Stay Crispy
Keep your minty chocolate mix in a sealed container at room temperature to stay fresh for two weeks, though honestly, it’ll be gone long before that. A paper towel underneath soaks up extra moisture and keeps everything snappy. Want a frosty treat? Freeze it and enjoy a chilly, minty crunch, especially on hot days.
Gifting That Wows
For the perfect sharable snack, scoop into clear little bags and tie it up with green ribbon. Let it cool all the way down before bagging so it stays pretty. The two-tone look makes it a knockout for holidays or anytime you want something special to hand out.
Fast-Track Tricks
Want to save time? Toss those cookies in a food processor and pulse quick. Make extras during Girl Scout cookie season and pop in the freezer so you have a stash anytime. Stockpile those cookies while you can—it’s worth it.
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This treat is a staple in our house, whether we’re making something to give, need something quick for a party, or just want a weekend snack. Everyone raves about it. Cool mint, deep chocolate, and crunch come together in an unbeatable combo. Use the good stuff, take your time, and it’ll always be delicious.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can other mint cookies work?
- Absolutely! Keebler Grasshopper cookies or similar mint-chocolate cookies taste just as good.
- → How long will it last?
- Keep it in a sealed container, and it'll stay fresh for around a week at room temperature.
- → Can I freeze the mix?
- Yep, store it in a sealed container in the freezer for up to three months.
- → What if I can't find mint chips?
- You can mix white chocolate chips with mint extract or use green mint-flavored candy melts instead.
- → Can I swap out the Chex cereal?
- Chex is your best bet since it holds the coating well. Other cereals can get too soft and mushy.