Mint Cookie Candies

Why I Love This Recipe
These yummy mint chocolate bites are so delightful, you'll find it difficult to eat just one. With a combination of sweetness and crunch from the chocolate cookies, they make pretty holiday gifts with crushed candy canes or other candies on top.
Ingredients You'll Need
12 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
6 teaspoons shortening, divided
1/4 teaspoon green food coloring
4 mint cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
2 packages (4.67 ounces each) mint Andes candies
Directions
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating and 4 teaspoons shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in food coloring. Pour evenly into miniature muffin cup liners.
Sprinkle with cookie crumbs.
In a microwave, melt mint candies and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Pour over cookie crumbs. Let stand until set.