Thin Mints

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Thin Mints
3 10-ounce bags Nestle Mint
-Chocolate
-- Morsels
6 T shortening
108 chocolate wafers,(from TSR
-improved
-- version of Nabisco
-- Oreo)
1. Combine mint chocolate chips with shortening in a large microwave safe
glass or ceramic bowl. Heat on 50% power for 2 minutes, stir (with a plastic or
wooden spoon), then heat for an additional minute. Stir once again, and if
chocolate is not a smooth consistency, continue to zap in microwave in 30
second intervals until smooth.
2. Use a fork to dip each wafer in the chocolate, tap the fork on the edge of the
bowl so that the excess chocolate runs off, and then place the cookies side-byside
on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm.
Makes 108 cookies.