fake-out thin mints...

...to curb a craving

i was having - and because i didn't - happen to have any - of the 'real' girl scout thin mints - on hand to feed - my face - you know how that - is when you - want something yet you - don't have it right at - your fingertips? well - in this case, i found - a recipe for a knock off - which happens to taste - almost just as good - as the real thing - but is much cheaper - here's all you need - to do:

melt 2 cups of dark chocolate chips in either a double boiler - or a microwave - until smooth, stirring occasionally. once melted, add 1 teaspoon mint extract... then, one at a time, using a fork, place 1 ritz cracker (or any butter cracker) into the chocolate to coat. carefully shake the cracker while still on the fork to remove any excess chocolate - then place onto a wax paper-lined sheet tray. let crackers sit in a cool place until chocolate has hardened, then enjoy.

these are very - simple to make and - i was surprised to find how - much they reminded me - of the real thing - in a pinch - i am all for a knock off - especially when it leads to...

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happy day.....