Description
Delicious Chocolate Thin Mint Cookies featuring a rich chocolate dough sandwiching a signature thin mint cookie, resulting in a decadent treat perfect for any chocolate lover. These cookies combine the classic flavor of thin mints with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate base for a delightful snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Chocolate Dough
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup (1 ⅓ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp baking soda
Assembly
- 25 thin mints
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly so it doesn’t cook the other ingredients in the next step.
- Mix Dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the melted chocolate, unsalted butter, light corn syrup, egg, and granulated sugar. Beat on low speed until well incorporated. Meanwhile, sift together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the mixer while running on low speed. Increase speed slightly and mix just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Chill Dough: Transfer the dough to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours or preferably overnight. This resting time helps develop the flavors and improves texture.
- Form Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, form small balls of dough. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat and place them spaced out on a parchment-lined or ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should be set on the edges but still slightly soft in the center. Avoid overbaking to keep them tender.
- Cool and Assemble Sandwiches: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes. While still warm, flip half of the cookies upside down. Immediately place a thin mint cookie on top, then gently press another chocolate cookie on top to form a sandwich. The thin mint will soften and spread, sealing the cookies together. Allow the sandwiches to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for texture and flavor development.
- Rolling the dough balls in sugar adds a subtle crunch.
- For best results, use real thin mints or similar mint chocolate cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To maintain cookie softness, avoid overbaking.
