Description
Craving that irresistible crunch and cool peppermint bite of Thin Mints, but it’s not Girl Scout season? These Copycat Thin Mints are your new favorite homemade solution. This easy recipe brings together a crisp chocolate cookie base with a silky, mint-infused dark chocolate coating. They’re perfect as a quick dessert, a freezer-friendly snack, or a creative twist for holiday treats. Whether you’re into baking projects or need new easy recipes for dessert ideas, these cookies offer that iconic flavor with better control over ingredients—and no waiting!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
12 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate
1 teaspoon coconut oil
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
1. Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the salt.
2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until combined.
3. Sift in cocoa powder and flour gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms. Chill if sticky.
4. Roll dough between parchment paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Chill for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut out 1.5–2 inch rounds. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely.
6. Melt chocolate with coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave. Stir in peppermint extract.
7. Dip cooled cookies into chocolate coating. Let excess drip and place on parchment paper.
8. Chill in fridge or freezer for 20–30 minutes until coating is fully set.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy! Store in the fridge or freezer for best results.
Notes
Use peppermint extract, not mint extract, for the true Thin Mint flavor.
Chill dough before cutting and cookies before coating to keep shape and texture.
For a glossier, snappier finish, use high-quality chocolate and add a little coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg