Gluten-Free Homemade Thin Mints

Indulge in the minty, chocolatey delight of **Gluten-Free Homemade Thin Mints**, a perfect treat for anyone craving a classic cookie with a dietary-friendly twist. This recipe combines a rich cocoa-infused gluten-free dough with a refreshing hint of peppermint, all enrobed in a glossy dark chocolate coating. Each step is straightforward yet satisfying, from rolling out the dough to dipping the crisp baked cookies into luscious melted chocolate. Ready in under an hour and yielding 24 delectable bites, these cookies are perfect for holiday gifting, after-dinner desserts, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth. Plus, using gluten-free ingredients ensures everyone can enjoy this timeless favorite without compromise. Your kitchen will smell like pure mint chocolate bliss!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
• 2 cups Dark chocolate chips (gluten-free)
• 0.5 teaspoon Coconut oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined and a dough forms.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 7

Using a round cookie cutter about 2 inches in diameter, cut out cookies and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 10

While the cookies cool, prepare the chocolate coating by melting the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth.

Step 11

Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's completely coated, and then place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheets.

Step 12

Allow the chocolate coating to set fully before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1090.7 grams (1090.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4678

Total Fat 272.90g	350%
Saturated Fat 158.10g	790%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 478mg	159%
Sodium 944mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 615.70g	224%
Dietary Fiber 79.40g	284%
Total Sugars 346.30g
Protein 66.40g	133%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 529mg	41%
Iron 53mg	293%
Potassium 3522mg	75%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.4%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 47.5%