A homemade version of Girl Scout's Thin Mint cookies. Ritz Crackers are covered with a chocolate spiked with peppermint extract. These are almost better than the original thin mint!
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (you can also just lay some parchment paper on the counter).
Melt the chocolate wafers and peppermint extract over a double boiler. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Fit a glass or metal bowl snuggly in the top of the pot, making sure the boiling water does not touch the bowl. Place the chocolate & extract in the bowl and stir while the chocolate melts.Remove from the heat
One at a time, place the Ritz Crackers into the chocolate. Using a fork turn it around in the chocolate to coat completely.Pro Tip: If your chocolate starts to get tacky while you are dipping the crackers place it back on the double boiler for a minute or two until the chocolate is smooth again.
Remove the cookie from the chocolate by laying it on the fork. Let the excess chocolate drip from the cookie. You can also lightly shake the cookie bac and forth, this will also level the chocolate on top.
Place on a parchment lined sheet pan to dry/harden. This will take about 15-30 minutes.