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When the season forGirl Scout Cookiesrolls around, its not a time of year to be missed.
Those tasty cookies packaged in colorful boxes are recognizable from a mile away!
From Samoas to Lemonades, theres afavorite Girl Scout Cookieout there for everyone.
But the universally acknowledgedbest Girl Scout Cookieis none other than the Thin Mint.
you’ve got the option to noworder Girl Scout Cookies onlineas well as in-person.
But what about when you run out?
Or what if you want a box of Thin Mint cookies and its not the right time of year?
We have the perfect copycat to replicate the crisp, minty, chocolaty cookies at home.
See thesurprising secretswe discovered about Girl Scout Cookies.
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 youre using good-quality chocolate.
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder.
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and peppermint extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until the dough comes together.
Use your hands to form the dough into a ball.
Place the ball of dough onto a sheet of parchment paper.
Flatten it into a disk and put another piece of parchment paper on top.
Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thick.
Transfer the rolled dough, with the parchment paper, onto a baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes.
Transfer the flattened dough to a countertop.
Remove the top sheet of parchment paper and use it to line the baking sheet.
Use a small, circular cookie cutter to cut out disks of dough.
Transfer the cut disks onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between.
Because the dough is chilled, these cookies wont spread too much while baking.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 11 minutes.
While the cookies cool, prepare your chocolate coating.
Set up a double boiler and chop the chocolate.
Add the chopped chocolate into the bowl of the boiler and stir in the vegetable oil.
Stir the chocolate until fully melted and stir in the peppermint extract.
Use a slotted wooden spoon to make the dipping process easier.
Place a cookie on the wooden spoon.
Dip it into the chocolate or use a large spoon to help cover the cookie.
Tap the spoon gently against the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
Once covered in chocolate, transfer each cookie back to the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set and harden.
New to working with chocolate?
These tips onhow to melt chocolatewill help!
For many, Thin Mints are best enjoyed cold.
Storing them in an airtight container in the freezer or fridge is sure to keep them tasting fresh.
Theyll keep in the freezer for one to two months, or in the fridge for two weeks.
This will also keep the chocolate coating at its best.
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