Homemade thin mints ☘️

🍫 Homemade Thin Mint Cookies🍫

Crisp, chocolatey cookies with a refreshing peppermint-infused dark chocolate coating just like the classic Girl Scout favorite, but even better homemade!

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Coating:

8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

½ teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, forming a smooth dough.

Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Shape and Bake the Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.

Cut out circles using a small round cutter (or the rim of a glass).

Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until set.

Let cookies cool completely before dipping.

Step 3: Make the Chocolate Coating

Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.

Stir in the peppermint extract until smooth.

Step 4: Dip the Cookies

Using a fork, dip each cookie into the melted peppermint chocolate, coating completely.

Place dipped cookies on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to set.

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