Thin Mint Cookies Recipe

Here’s a recipe for homemade Thin Mint Cookies that captures the classic flavor of the popular Girl Scout cookie:

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon milk

For the Coating:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (or to taste)

Instructions:

Make the Cookies:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add egg and flavor: Beat in the egg, peppermint extract, and milk until well combined.
5. Mix in dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Roll out the dough: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thickness. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes to firm up.
7. Cut out cookies: Use a small round cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare the Coating:

1. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
2. Add peppermint: Stir in the peppermint extract to the melted chocolate.
3. Coat the cookies: Dip each cooled cookie into the chocolate, using a fork to help coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then place the cookies back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Set the coating: Refrigerate the cookies for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is set.

Enjoy your homemade Thin Mint Cookies, perfect for a minty treat anytime!