Thin Mint Cookies
Thin Mint Cookies are the most popular Girl Scout cookie, accounting for 25% of all sales.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Thin Mint Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract, and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
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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 dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate, coating both sides.
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Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 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 8g
- 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.
