Description
A crisp chocolate cookie infused with cool peppermint, dipped in rich, glossy chocolate coating—these Copycat Thin Mints are the ultimate homemade version of the classic Girl Scout favorite. Perfect for a quick dessert, holiday cookie platter, or snack with a nostalgic twist. This easy recipe is freezer-friendly and packed with flavor. Great for baking beginners or seasoned pros looking for new dessert ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract (divided use)
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Roll each chilled disk out to 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface.
7. Cut into 1.5-inch circles using a cookie cutter.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
9. Arrange cookies 1 inch apart and bake for 10–12 minutes. Let cool completely.
10. Melt chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl (double boiler or microwave).
11. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract into melted chocolate.
12. Dip each cooled cookie into the chocolate coating, let excess drip off.
13. Place dipped cookies on parchment and let the coating set fully.
14. Enjoy immediately or store as directed.
Notes
Chill the dough fully to get a crisp, clean edge on your cookies.
For a shinier coating, avoid overheating the chocolate—stay under 90°F.
These cookies are perfect for the freezer and taste amazing straight from it.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: thin mints, copycat cookies, chocolate mint cookies, freezer cookie, girl scout cookies