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Thin Mint Cookies Recipe

Delicious homemade thin mint cookies that taste just like the ones from the box.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • 1 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Chocolate Coating

  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
  4. Gradually add the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Mix until combined.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls and flatten them on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  7. Melt the chocolate chips and stir in the peppermint extract.
  8. Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Cookies, Mint
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