How to Make Homemade Thin Mints - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of the classic Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies? If so, you're going to love this homemade version! These Homemade Thin Mints are easy to make and taste just like the real thing. They have a crisp mint-flavored chocolate cookie base and a smooth chocolate coating, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.

These Homemade Thin Mints are not only delicious, but they are also simple to make. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have these tasty coo...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate candy melts

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Chill Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 37 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 Thin Mints

  • Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed about 30 seconds. Add sugar and salt and beat until combined. Beat in egg yolk and peppermint extract. Beat in flour and cocoa. Shape dough into a 6-inch roll. Wrap in plastic wrap or wax paper. Chill until firm enough to slice, about 2 hours, or freeze about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut roll into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. Arrange 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are firm, 7 to 8 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack (cookies are too delicate to remove until cooled).
  • Microwave semisweet chocolate and candy melts in a small bowl, stirring twice, until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Dip each cookie into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Arrange on wax paper-lined trays. Chill until set.
  • Nutrition

    169 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 28mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Potassium: 21mg