Step 1

Add the chocolate, shortening and peppermint oil to a crock pot.

Step 2

Melt on lowest setting, uncovered. You don't want any moisture or water

Step 3

in your chocolate. This will ruin the melting process.

Step 4

The melting time will vary due to slow cooker settings. Mine took approx. two hours..

Step 5

Stirring occasionally until smooth and thin. If you feel your chocolate isn't thin enough

Step 6

for dipping, add additional shortening 1/2 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Step 7

When chocolate is ready, dip your crackers, until coated on all sides. I use a fork and a rubber spatula to coat on tops and bottoms.

Step 8

Place cookies on parchment paper. If you put them on a plate, they will stick. Parchment paper is a must!

Step 9

Immediately sprinkle with decorations if desired.

Step 10

Let Chocolate Peppermint Cookies harden. Eat and enjoy!

Step 11

Mine were hard and ready to eat after 10 minutes.