Homemade Thin Mints Recipe

Name: Homemade Thin Mints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 1/4 cups Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons White Sugar; 1 whole Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1-1/2 cup Flour (plus A Little Extra For Rolling); _____; FOR THE COATING:; 2 cups Andes Mint Chocolate Morsels; 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 1 Tablespoon Crisco

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Butter, Softened
1/4 cups Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons White Sugar
1 whole Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1-1/2 cup Flour (plus A Little Extra For Rolling)
_____
FOR THE COATING:
2 cups Andes Mint Chocolate Morsels
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 Tablespoon Crisco

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg and mix until incorporated. Stir in vanilla and cocoa powder.
2
Whisk baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour. Using a wooden spoon, incorporate flour mixture into wet ingredients; mix until blended. Transfer bowl to the fridge and chill cookie dough for at least 15 minutes.
3
After chilling, turn out cookie dough onto slightly floured surface and roll out about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out cookies using a small (2-inch) round cookie cutter.
4
Place cookies on parchment paper-lined baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes.
5
Chocolate coating:
6
In a double boiler, melt chocolates and stir in Crisco until smooth and creamy.
7
Once cookies have cooled they're ready to be dipped. Using tongs or a fork, dip cookies into chocolate until completely coated. Transfer dipped cookies to the parchment paper-lined baking sheet for the chocolate to set. Allow cookies to set for at least a couple of hours before eating.

1320

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Butter, Softened, 1/4 cups Brown Sugar, 2 Tablespoons White Sugar, 1 whole Egg, and more.

Yes, Homemade Thin Mints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Thin Mints

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions