Mint Thins
Mint Thins are a popular treat during the holiday season, especially around Christmas.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 100 gram Butter
- 100 gram Granulated sugar
- 1 unit Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 150 gram All-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Mint extract
- 3 drop Green food coloring
- 100 gram Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the mint extract and green food coloring.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass dipped in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.