Best Bites: Homemade thin mints

Hannah Kramer

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Just because it's Girl Scouts season, there doesn't have to be a time stamp on all our favorite cookies. Instead, whip up a batch of these simple thin mints at home! Perfect with a glass of milk, this indulgent recipe is a must-have all year round.

See the full recipe below!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/8 tsp salt

  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder

  • 3/4 cup butter

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract

  • 14 oz semi sweet chocolate

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.

  2. Mix in cocoa powder.

  3. Stir, stir stir.

  4. Cream butter.

  5. Add in sugar and egg.

  6. Pour in vanilla extract and 1 tsp peppermint extract.

  7. Pour dry mix into wet mix, creaming as you go.

  8. On a flat surface, form into 2 separate mounds.

  9. Seal and refrigerate for 1 hr.

  10. Roll out dough.

  11. Cut into 2 inch circles.

  12. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.

  13. In a bowl, melt semi sweet chocolate.

  14. Add in 1/4 tsp peppermint extract.

  15. Stir, stir stir.

  16. Coat cookies in chocolate.

  17. Chill to set.

  18. Enjoy!

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