Homemade Thin Mints

Thin Mints are one of the most popular Girl Scout cookies in the United States, and this homemade version allows you to enjoy the classic combination of chocolate and mint anytime!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Homemade Thin Mints

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Peppermint extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate, melted
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
5. Shape the dough into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Slice the chilled dough into thin rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set.
9. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
10. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate with vegetable oil, stirring until smooth.
11. Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, coating both sides.
12. Place the dipped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
13. Once the chocolate has hardened, the Homemade Thin Mints are ready to be enjoyed!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 9g

Protein 1g2%

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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.