HOMEMADE THIN MINT COOKIES
I found this recipe in a magazine last year, but just got around to making it this year for Christmas. They are delicious. Similar to girl scout thin mints, but a little richer.
Provided by Cynthia Real
Categories Cookies
Time 2h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar with mixer until light and fluffy.
- 2. Mix in peppermint extract, followed by salt and cocoa powder.
- 3. Add flour and mix to incorporate.
- 4. Divide dough into two and place each on plastic wrap. Flatten into discs, wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to roll out. (about an hour)
- 5. Preheat oven to 350. Roll out chilled dough between two sheets of parchment to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles or any other desired shapes and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.
- 6. Bake 5 to 6 minutes. Remove cookies from oven and let cool on pan for 3 to 4 minutes. Then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
- 7. Melt semi-sweet chocolate in double boiler or microwave then stir in peppermint extract.
- 8. Dip cooled cookies into melted chocolate with a fork or slotted spatula and let excess chocolate drip off. Then place back on wire rack or on wax paper to let chocolate set.
- 9. Add sprinkles if desired before chocolate sets.
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