Mock girl scout thin mint cookies

MAKES 65 COOKIES

1 pound chocolate-flavored candy coating (see Note)

1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening

3 drops peppermint candy flavoring (see Note)

65 Ritz crackers

Melt chocolate coating according to package directions. Stir in shortening and flavoring. Dip crackers in chocolate to coat and place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet until chocolate is solidified. Store in airtight container.

Note: Chocolate candy coating discs as well as the peppermint flavoring can be found at most hobby or craft stores carrying cake- and candymaking supplies. Chocolate candy coating is also known as almond bark and can be found at most grocery stores in the baking aisle.

Dorothy Witkowski, Burbank

Nutrition facts per cookie: 53 calories, 3 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 6 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 27 mg sodium, 1 g fiber