Homemade Thin Mints Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Crisp, cool chocolate mint cookies coated in rich chocolate—ideal for festive occasions or anytime snacking.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Chocolate Mint Cookie Dough
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170 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
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200 grams granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
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0.25 teaspoon peppermint extract
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190 grams all-purpose flour
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65 grams cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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0.125 teaspoon salt
→ Chocolate Coating
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400 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
# How to Prepare:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat room temperature butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and creamy.
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Add the egg, vanilla bean paste, and peppermint extract to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to ensure complete blending.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating with the mixer until a uniform dough forms.
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Divide the dough in half. Place one half between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to 6 mm thickness. Repeat with the second half and refrigerate both portions for at least 2 hours.
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Remove one dough portion from the refrigerator at a time. Using a 5 cm round biscuit cutter, cut circles, re-rolling scraps as necessary. Transfer pieces to prepared cookie sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
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Bake at 175°C for 8 minutes or until set. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
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Stir vegetable oil and peppermint extract into the melted chocolate until well blended.
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Fully submerge each cooled cookie in the melted chocolate, then lay on fresh parchment paper for the coating to set.
# Additional Information:
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Refrigerating the dough ensures sharp, clean edges when cutting out cookies.
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Allow coating to set at room temperature for a crisp finish, or refrigerate briefly for faster setting.