incredible thin mint cookies
(3 ratings)
I know what you're thinking...there are many thin mint recipes on here...I looked at them all and not one is like this one. Sooo decided to post it. This one does NOT use ritz crackers... It's quick to mix, freeze for awhile then slice, bake, cool, dip and sprinkle (if desired) And it really does taste like the Girl Scout version...except better, you know, because you made it yourself! :o) I found this recipe in a Taste of Home Magazine.
(3 ratings)
method
Bake
Ingredients For incredible thin mint cookies
- COOKIE:
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3/4 cbutter, softened
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1 csugar
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1/3 cmilk
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3/4 tsppeppermint extract
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1/2 tspvanilla
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2 cflour
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1/3 ccocoa
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1/4 ccornstarch
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1/2 tspsalt
- CHOCOLATE FOR DIPPING:
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1 lbdark chocolate, i like ghiradelli's semi sweet chocolate
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2-3 tspvegetable oil
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1/2 tsppeppermint extract, optional
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assorted sprinkles
How To Make incredible thin mint cookies
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1In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and extracts. Whisk together flour, cocoa, corn starch and salt; Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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2Shape dough into two 1 1/2" diameter rolls; wrap with plastic wrap. Freeze for 2 hours or until dough is firm.
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3Preheat oven to 375. Place parchment paper on 2 cookie sheets. Unwrap rolls and cut into 1/4" slices. Place 1" apart on pans.
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4Bake for 10-13 minutes at 375 or until set. Remove from oven, cool on pans for 5 minutes, then to racks to cool completely.
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5Place chocolate, oil and peppermint (if desired) into a double boiler...when melted, dip cookies and lay onto wax paper, sprinkle with assorted sprinkles if desired. Allow to dry in wax paper, store in air tight container. *I made a double batch, hense why there are so many. :o) - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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