Copycat Thin Mint Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 2

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt.

Step 4

Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.

Step 5

Add in egg and peppermint and mix until blended.

Step 6

Slowly add flour mixture into creamed mixture.

Step 7

Shape dough into a 1 1/2" - 2" round cylinder and wrap in wax or parchment paper.

Step 8

Place in freezer for 1 hour to firm up.

Step 9

You can cut down the length of an empty paper towel roll and wrap it around cylinder to help it stay more round.

Step 10

Slice into 1/4" thick cookies.

Step 11

Place on prepared sheet.

Step 12

Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 13

Allow to cool.

Step 14

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 15

Melt chocolate by microwaving 45 seconds then stirring and repeating until chocolate is smooth and melted.

Step 16

Dip cookies in the chocolate and lift out with a fork shaking off excess.

Step 17

Place the cookies on prepared sheet and allow to set.