Homemade Thin Mint Cookies: Easy Recipe for Chocolate Lovers
Delicious homemade thin mint cookies that are sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Quick and easy to make!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and salt; mix until combined.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; let cool.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips and dip the cookies.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a few drops of peppermint oil.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg