Thin Mint Fudge

Actually, that title is a lie.

I didn't use thin mints.

Using thin mints would require buying Girl Scout cookies, and buying Girl Scout cookies would mean I'd eat a sleeve of cookies everyday.  I don't really know of anyone who buys them and "saves" them.  If by "saves", you mean "hide them from the rest of your family", then okay sure, you "save them".

I have successfully avoided buying Girl Scout for perhaps the first year ever and I'm quite proud of that.

I got the idea for this fudge, and knew that I could replace the thin mints with the Keebler Grasshopper cookies that are sold year round (Do you thin mint lovers know about these things?).

Whew.  I did not have to stop by the Sears parking lot to buy cookies after all.  What? They don't sell Girl Scout cookies in random parking lots in your town? You're missing out.

Thin Mint Fudge

makes an 8x8 pan

1 can sweetened condensed milk

2 cups chocolate chips (I used semi-sweet)

1 t. vanilla

1/2 t. peppermint extract

1 1/2 cups chopped Thin Mints (or Keebler Grasshopper cookies)

In a large microwavable bowl, melt the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips together for 45 seconds.  Stir well and add the vanilla and peppermint.  Heat for another 10 seconds.  Stir in the chopped cookies

Line an 8x8 pan with foil.  Pour in the fudge mixture and pop it in the freezer for a few hours or overnight.  It cuts most cleanly if frozen overnight.

*I realize this recipe is ridiculously easy and barely qualifies as a recipe.  However, I'm a fan of no-bake desserts and whatever can get a sweet treat on the table quickly works for me.* :)