Fast Diet Program

Its girl scout cookie season. The number one seller is ALWAYS the Thin Mints. 

Always.

Ive got two in scouts this year: a Daisy and a Junior. My girls participate in cookie sales because I believe its a great way to boost self-esteem by speaking clearly to grown-ups and handling money.

We arent able to eat the cookies due to our gluten intolerance. Its really not a big deal, though, because I can quickly whip up a batch of chocolate mint fondue that feeds the entire troop for less than one box of the "forbidden" thin mints.

Not a bad deal!

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon mint extract or 2 tablespoons peppermint schnapps (NOT for the girl scouts!)

marshmallows or cookies for serving (my kids adore the chocolate sandwich cookies from Glutino)

Use a 2-quart slow cooker. Put the chocolate chips into your slow cooker. Add the heavy whipped cream and mint extract (or the schnapps). Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so. I really like melting chocolate in the slow cooker because you really dont need to worry about it scorching. If you smell the chocolate, give it a quick stir.

Serve with your favorite cookies or marshmallows. 

This seriously tastes like liquid Girl Scout cookies. Its perfect. Just a bit minty, but not over-the-top.

If youd prefer to make actual gluten free thin mint cookies, I do have a recipe, posted over on Totally Together. These cookies freeze well, and taste great frozen, just like the real ones do!

Ive got a new video up on StephanieODeaTV: an interview with Jennette Fulda. Im also running a giveaway for her new memoir, Chocolate & Vicodin.