Description
Homemade Copycat Thin Mints deliver the perfect mix of crisp chocolate cookies and cool peppermint coating, just like the beloved Girl Scout classic. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, these minty treats are the ultimate DIY indulgence.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract for coating
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract. Mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
2. Divide the dough in half, roll into logs or discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough or slice into 1/4-inch rounds. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely.
4. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler. Stir in the peppermint extract. Dip each cooled cookie into the chocolate, let excess drip off, and place on parchment to set.
5. Chill the coated cookies until set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Let the cookies cool fully before dipping to avoid melting issues.
Use high-quality chocolate for the best coating texture.
Chilling the dough is essential for sharp-edged, crisp cookies.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: thin mints, copycat cookies, peppermint cookies