One of the older dancers at my daughter’s dance studio recently celebrated her 19th birthday. She’s one of the sweetest girls, an amazing dancer and a truly excellent role model in that she has a work ethic that you just don’t tend to see a lot these days. I figured instead of just making cupcakes, I’d ask her what she would like me to make for her birthday. After some thought, she asked if I could turn a box of Thin Mints into cake pops. I was pretty sure this was possible and after a quick search, I found that Kristan at Confessions Of A Cookbook Queen had indeed made Thin Mint Truffles. So it was safe to assume, they would be awesome.
Wondering if you should make these? Let me show you Exhibit A…
I rest my case. They are ah-mazing. You can find the recipe over on Kristan’s site. The only modification I made was adding about a tablespoon of dark cocoa – I know D likes dark chocolate, so I thought I’d kick the chocolate up a bit.
Super easy to make…
Start with Thin Mints and Cream Cheese. It helps if your name is on the box of cookies ! 🙂
Check out the exact recipe over on Confessions Of A Cookbook Queen
Happy Birthday D!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
March 19, 2012 at 3:34 pmthat thin mint + cream cheese paste…right there, I’d be all set 🙂
Lisa @ Sweet 2 Eat Baking says
March 19, 2012 at 3:48 pmMmmm thin mints. I didn’t even know these were possible until now. I just need all the ingredients and away I go.
Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says
March 20, 2012 at 5:24 amoh those look good, we have mint cookies here, but not exactly the same, I bet they would taste great though! Yum!
Cookbook Queen says
March 20, 2012 at 7:11 amI’m so glad you liked my recipe…and I LOVE that you put them on a stick. Such a COOL idea!!! Now I want some.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
March 20, 2012 at 9:01 amCute, Fun. Yummy. SIgn me up!
Darlene Fehlhaber says
March 20, 2012 at 5:44 pmThanks for Making them. Dani loves the way they taste. That was really Special 🙂
Hayley says
March 20, 2012 at 9:26 pmOMG!! Too cute and I love that you put them on sticks!! 🙂
Lacy @ NYCityEats says
March 21, 2012 at 3:17 pmMmm love thin mint girl scout cookies!! These look amazing! Lovin the bright green drizzle! They’re adorable!
Christine says
March 21, 2012 at 4:14 pmThis is too cute. Love it. This makes a nice gift.
Kelly says
March 21, 2012 at 4:48 pmThese look amazing and are decorated perfectly!! 🙂
Happy When Not Hungry says
March 21, 2012 at 5:18 pmWow these look awesome! I def have to try this with my thin mints. Yum!
dawn says
March 26, 2012 at 1:27 pmcan you form these into shapes like traditional cake pops? I like you am not a huge fan of the traditional cake and frosting mixture.
Christi says
March 26, 2012 at 1:42 pmDawn, yes, I shaped them the same way I would the traditional cake pops!
keara says
April 11, 2012 at 6:28 pmMmm these look AMAZING! Can’t believe I gotta wait til next year to make these, already ate my box of thin mints. Are the green swirls made with colored chocolate or just an icing pen? You should do a post on the best way to decorate them!
Donna says
July 30, 2012 at 7:05 amI am looking for any recipes for cake pops that I can find. I just purchased a caker maker and I thought they it was coming with recipes. It did, 2, chocolate, and plain,. No other choices. On the show there over 30 different cake pops shown with icing I want recipes. Does anyone have some to share please. They would be appreciated as I have a 7 ywaer old neice who loves to help me cook.
Christi says
July 30, 2012 at 7:36 amDonna, you can find all of my cake pop related posts here… https://www.lovefromtheoven.com/recipe-index-2/cake-pops-index/ For other recipes I highly recommend the Babycakes Cake Pop Cookbook – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0778802973/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0778802973&linkCode=as2&tag=coofadamo-20
Christi says
July 30, 2012 at 7:36 amYou can also find some recipes here… http://thebabycakesshop.com/tips-and-recipes/category/recipes/cake-pop-maker/
Stephanie says
August 6, 2012 at 1:35 pmHow do I get the recipe?
Christi says
August 6, 2012 at 1:51 pmStephanie, just follow the link in the post over to Confessions Of A Cookbook Queen! 🙂
Cake Pops says
February 10, 2013 at 9:33 amMint and chocolate … mmm, I’m sold! Especially when truffle-ized! Highlighted at OCP, as always, with a hat tip to Kristan as well 🙂 Mint Truffle Cake Pops!
Kate.
Malaikah says
July 17, 2013 at 3:46 amMmmm……absolutely Deeee-licious!:D
laurie Canevali says
December 15, 2013 at 9:41 pmI recall a similar thinmint cakepop recipe that said if They’re not available, you can substitute Keebler Grasshopper cookies. Any thoughts?
Christi says
December 15, 2013 at 10:07 pmLaurie, I see no reason why not. I’m a big believer in using whatever you have or can get. 🙂