Thin Mint Cookies (Almost)

1. 1

   Combine all cookie ingredients in lg bowl, gradually adding water until dough forms.

2. 2

   Cover & chill 2 hours.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 350F and spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

4. 4

   On lightly floured surface, roll out portion of dough just under 1/16 thick.

5. 5

   Cut with 1 1/2 cookie cutter or lid from spice jar.

6. 6

   Arrange cut wafers on cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Bake 10 minutes, remove from oven, & cool completely.

8. 8

   Combine chocolate ships with peppermint extract & shortening in large microwave safe bowl.

9. 9

   Heat on 50% power for 2 minutes, stir, then heat for additional minute.

10. 10

    Mixture should be smooth---if not, microwave in 30 second intervals and stir until smooth.

11. 11

    Use fork or tongs to dip each wafer in chocolate then place cookies side by side on wax paper-lined baking sheet

12. 12

    Refrigerate until firm.

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