Homemade Thin Mints

Make your favorite Girl Scout Cookie Thin Mints at home from scratch with this delicious recipe. These minty chocolate delights are perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and mix well

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms

Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 1

5 inches in diameter

Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set

Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth

Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate, coating it completely, and place it back on the parchment paper

Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator

Once the chocolate has hardened, your homemade Thin Mints are ready to enjoy