Ingredients for Homemade Thin Mint Cookies
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- All Purpose Flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Semisweet Chocolate
- Canola Oil
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How to Make Homemade Thin Mint Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).
- Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon peppermint extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, form each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
- On a lightly cocoa-powdered surface, roll out one disc of dough to ¼-inch thickness. Use additional cocoa powder on your rolling pin as needed to prevent sticking.
- Cut out cookies using a 2-inch round cookie cutter. Re-roll scraps and repeat until all dough is used.
- Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set. Cookies will still appear soft.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt 12 ounces of your favorite semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon canola oil in a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in ½ teaspoon peppermint extract.
- Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, using a fork to submerge completely and to lift it out, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place dipped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until chocolate is set.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
22g
Fat
31g
Carbs
4g
