Perfect Homemade Thin Mint Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the delight of these perfect homemade Thin Mint cookies. A rich cocoa dough infused with peppermint, dipped in dark chocolate, these treats are a delightful blend of sweetness and minty freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes (plus chilling and setting time)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Coating:
- 10 oz semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Prepare the dough: Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract. Mix in dry ingredients.
- Chill and cut: Chill dough, roll out, cut into circles, and bake.
- Coat in chocolate: Melt chocolate chips, stir in peppermint extract. Dip cookies, let set.
- Set and serve: Refrigerate to harden chocolate before enjoying.
Notes
- For extra crunch, bake longer.
- Store cookies in the freezer for an authentic experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
