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Girl Scout Thin Mints
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Bring the classic Girl Scout Thin Mints flavor home with this recipe for crisp chocolate cookies dipped in cool mint coating. You can easily make this seasonal favorite anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • For Coating: 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • For Coating: 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • For Coating: 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined into a dough.
  6. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  7. Use a small round cookie cutter (about 1.5 inches) to cut out the cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, shortening, and peppermint extract.
  10. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
  11. Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the mint chocolate coating. Place the dipped cookies back on the wire rack.
  12. Allow the chocolate coating to set completely before you serve them.

Notes

  • Richard suggests tasting the dough before baking to check your peppermint level. Adjust the extract slightly if needed.
  • Eleanor finds chilling the dough for 30 minutes before cutting makes handling easier.
  • If the chocolate coating thickens while you work, microwave it briefly to smooth it out again.

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