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Homemade Thin Mints

Copycat Girl Scout Thin Mints just as good as the original! This is an easy treat made with almond flour and simple ingredients! Not overly sweet and tastes just like the famous thin mint cookie you love!
Course Baking, Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine Baking, Snack
Keyword girl scout cookies, homemade thin mints
Prep Time 50 minutes
Author Winnie Kison

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup chocolate chunks melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, cacao powder and sea salt. Add in coconut oil, maple syrup and peppermint extract. Place dough in a bowl with a covering and leave in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Use a roller to roll dough until 1/4 inch thick.
  • Use a circle cutter to cut into 14-16 circles. Place on baking sheet to bake for 10 minutes.
  • When done baking, place cookies in fridge to set for 20 minutes.
  • When cookies are almost done, melt chocolate. Use a fork to dip cookies into melted chocolate. Let excess drip off before adding back onto parchment paper.
  • Place cookies back into the fridge for 15 minutes to set! Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or freezer for 2 months!