Easy Girl Scout Thin Mints
Girl Scout Thin Mints are one of the most popular Girl Scout cookies, with over 50 million boxes sold each year.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.
Easy Girl Scout Thin Mints
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add peppermint and vanilla extracts to the butter mixture and mix well.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
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Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and vegetable shortening together, stirring until smooth.
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Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, coating both sides.
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Place the chocolate-coated cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 1g2%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
