Copycat Thin Mint Cookies
These homemade Thin Mint cookies are a delightful combination of chocolate and mint, giving you that perfect crunch and refreshing mint flavor. Easy to make and sure to satisfy your cravings, these cookies are perfect for any occasion or just a cozy treat at home!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Rolling Pin
- Parchment paper
- Round cookie cutter
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces dark chocolate chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Beat until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper until about 1/4 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter to cut the dough into circular cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are firm. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- While cooling, melt the dark chocolate and vegetable shortening in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Stir in the peppermint extract.
- Dip each cookie into the chocolate coating and place on parchment paper to set.
Notes
You can swap the cocoa powder for carob powder for a different flavor profile.
Add a few drops of green food coloring to the chocolate for a fun twist.
To make the cookies gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of regular flour.
Add a few drops of green food coloring to the chocolate for a fun twist.
To make the cookies gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of regular flour.