HOMEMADE THIN MINT COOKIES
I found this recipe in a magazine last year, but just got around to making it this year for Christmas. They are delicious. Similar to girl scout thin mints, but a little richer.
Provided by Cynthia Real
Categories Cookies
Time 2h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar with mixer until light and fluffy.
- 2. Mix in peppermint extract, followed by salt and cocoa powder.
- 3. Add flour and mix to incorporate.
- 4. Divide dough into two and place each on plastic wrap. Flatten into discs, wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to roll out. (about an hour)
- 5. Preheat oven to 350. Roll out chilled dough between two sheets of parchment to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles or any other desired shapes and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.
- 6. Bake 5 to 6 minutes. Remove cookies from oven and let cool on pan for 3 to 4 minutes. Then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
- 7. Melt semi-sweet chocolate in double boiler or microwave then stir in peppermint extract.
- 8. Dip cooled cookies into melted chocolate with a fork or slotted spatula and let excess chocolate drip off. Then place back on wire rack or on wax paper to let chocolate set.
- 9. Add sprinkles if desired before chocolate sets.
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Tania Sorkar
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Ali Khan mi
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies again.
Wizzy Blaq
[email protected]These cookies are even better than the store-bought ones!
Fatema akter
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to satisfy my Thin Mint craving.
Sassah Anita
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for any chocolate and mint lover.
Offical Suraj
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thin Mint cookies. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing!
Hamim Hasan
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. I've served them at parties, potlucks, and even just as a snack for my family.
Jesus God
[email protected]The chocolate coating on these cookies is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect complement to the minty filling.
Owen Drdyen
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with real mint extract. It gives them such a delicious, refreshing flavor.
Susan Mukyala
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly.
Danyal Javed
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. My friends and family love them, and they're always asking me to make them again.
Joanne Karau
[email protected]These homemade Thin Mint cookies are absolutely delicious! They're the perfect combination of minty and chocolatey, and they're so easy to make. I love that I can make them at home and know exactly what ingredients are in them.