Description
Classic homemade thin mint cookies combine peppermint and chocolate for an irresistible treat. Crisp chocolate wafers enrobed in smooth melted chocolate create a nostalgic dessert that promises pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (12 tbsps; 170 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (62 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 14 oz (395 grams) quality semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- ½ tsp canola or vegetable oil
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Cream butter until silky, gradually blend sugar until fluffy. Whisk in egg, vanilla, and peppermint extracts, ensuring uniform consistency by scraping bowl edges periodically.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour and cocoa powder together with baking powder and salt. Merge dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until uniform dough emerges.
- Dough Chilling: Divide dough into two sections. Roll each between parchment paper to quarter-inch thickness. Sandwich rolled dough with parchment layers and refrigerate for one hour to solidify.
- Cookie Shaping and Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment. Extract chilled dough and cut uniform circular shapes. Arrange cookies on prepared baking surfaces.
- Initial Baking Process: Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes, rotating midway for even coloration. Remove when centers remain slightly soft. Cool briefly on baking sheet before transferring to wire rack.
- Chocolate Coating Preparation: Melt chocolate and oil using double boiler or microwave, stirring consistently to prevent burning. Blend in peppermint extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Dipping and Setting: Fully immerse each cooled cookie in melted chocolate using a fork to drain excess. Place dipped cookies on lined sheet and refrigerate to accelerate chocolate solidification.
- Storage and Serving: Preserve cookies in sealed container at room temperature or refrigerate for extended freshness. Serve chilled or frozen for optimal taste experience.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate dough for at least one hour to prevent spreading and maintain crisp cookie edges during baking.
- Master Chocolate Coating: Maintain chocolate at consistent warm temperature while dipping to achieve smooth, even chocolate coverage without clumping.
- Use Precise Cutting Technique: Roll dough uniformly and use sharp-edged cookie cutter for professional-looking, consistent cookie shapes.
- Temperature Matters: Allow cookies to cool completely before chocolate dipping to prevent melting and ensure clean, glossy chocolate shell.
- Prep Time: 1hr 15min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg