Whether you love them straight out of the sleeve or stored in the freezer, Thin Mints are an all-time classic. Learn how to make a Girl Scout Cookie copycat to enjoy all year long.
When the season for Girl Scout Cookies rolls around, it’s not a time of year to be missed. Those tasty cookies packaged in colorful boxes are recognizable from a mile away! And when cookies go on sale, the quest to find a Girl Scout fundraising for her troop is on. From Samoas to Lemonades, there’s a favorite Girl Scout Cookie out there for everyone. But the universally acknowledged best Girl Scout Cookie is none other than the Thin Mint.
You can now order Girl Scout Cookies online as well as in-person. But what about when you run out? Or what if you want a box of Thin Mint cookies and it’s not the right time of year? We have the perfect copycat to replicate the crisp, minty, chocolaty cookies at home.
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How Do You Make Thin Mint Cookies?
It may seem intimidating, but Thin Mints can be made at home with a bit of patience. The key to baking the round, crunchy cookie is to keep the dough cold before baking. As for the chocolate coating? Be sure you’re using good-quality chocolate. By following these steps, you’ll end up with two dozen Thin Mint cookies that taste just like the Girl Scout version.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Chocolate Coating:
8 ounces baking chocolate
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
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