Homemade Thin Mints

No Girl Scouts knocking on your door? No problem. Thin Mints are so easy to make and stash in the freezer because isn’t that mandatory for any Thin Mint?

Recipe for the cookie:

• 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour

• 1/4cup (21g) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1/3 cup (66g) granulated sugar (add 2 tablespoons more sugar if you like a sweeter cookie)

• 1 large egg white

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Recipe for the chocolate coating:

• 8oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips

• 1 teaspoon coconut or vegetable oil

• 1/4- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps for the cookie:

1. In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute on medium speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and beat until fluffy and light in color. Beat in the egg white, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.

2. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder and salt together in a medium bowl. Slowly mix into the wet ingredients until combined.

3. Divide the dough into 2 equal parts. Roll each portion between 2 pieces of parchment to about 1/4″ thickness. Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 1 hour. Chilling is mandatory. You can chill up to 2 days.

4. Once chilled, preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut the dough in circles. Transfer cookies to the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll the remaining dough and continue cutting until all is used.

5. Bake the cookies for 8 minutes. Cool and the dip into the chocolate coating.

Steps for the chocolate coating:

1. Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir in the coconut oil and peppermint extract.

2. Dip the cooled cookies into the chocolate completely with a fork and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate the cookies to set the chocolate . Then pop them into the freezer and enjoy.