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Easy Homemade Thin Mint Cookies

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Delicious homemade cookies that capture the classic chocolate and mint flavor in a simple and fun recipe.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups Cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
  • 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and peppermint extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm but the centers are still soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the chocolate coating by melting the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in the microwave.
  11. Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  12. Refrigerate the cookies for about 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
  13. Your cookies are ready to enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

For the best flavor, enjoy these cookies within the first few days of baking.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg