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Copycat Thin Mints

Delicious Copycat Thin Mints Recipe You Can Make at Home

This Copycat Thin Mints recipe replicates the classic green box treat with a rich chocolate cookie and refreshing peppermint flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract for coating

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • whisk
  • Rolling pin
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • double boiler or microwave

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and peppermint extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to form a dough.
  5. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Roll out dough between parchment paper to 1/8-inch thick and cut into rounds.
  8. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave. Stir in peppermint extract.
  11. Dip each cooled cookie into chocolate, letting excess drip off.
  12. Place dipped cookies on parchment paper to set completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 10g

Notes

Incredibly versatile; feel free to customize with different extracts or chocolate types to make these cookies your own.

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