Girl Scout Mint Cookies (Copycat)

Girl Scout Mint Cookies, also known as Thin Mints, are one of the most popular Girl Scout cookie flavors and have been enjoyed for decades.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Girl Scout Mint Cookies (Copycat)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Mint extract
• 4 drop Green food coloring
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, mint extract, and green food coloring. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set.
6. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
8. Let the glaze set for 30 minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy your delicious Girl Scout Mint Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.