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Mint Thins




Source of Recipe


Kraft Food & Family






Recipe Introduction


If you love the cool combo of chocolate and mint, look no further than your pantry this season. Sure, crackers and cheese are a classic pair, but who's ever heart of crackers and chocolate? That's right - crip and buttery Ritz Crackers get coated with rich, mint-infused Baker's Chocolate to recreate a family favorite in no time. A crushed candy cane topping makes this so-simple dessert perfect for any holiday occasion. I've put this recipe in the "you-won't-blieve-it-until-you've-tried-it" category.





List of Ingredients



• 1 pkg. (8 squares) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate
  
• 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
  
• 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (35 crackers)
  
• 1 peppermint candy cane (6 inch), crushed
  






Instructions



1. MICROWAVE chocolate in small microwaveable bowl as directed on package. Stir until completely melted. Blend in extract.
   
2. DIP crackers in melted chocolate, completely coating crackers with chocolate. carefully scrape of excess chocolate. Place on wax paper-covered baking sheets; sprinkle with crushed candy.
   
3. REFRIGERATE 30 min. or until chocolate is firm.
   






Final Comments


Makes 35 or about 12 servings, 3 coated crackers each.