Recipe For Girl Scout Mint Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and egg to the butter mixture, mixing well until combined.

4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

6. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

7. Using the bottom of a glass, flatten each ball to create uniform cookies.

8. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until set.

9. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.

10. For the chocolate coating:

11. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.

12. Stir in the peppermint extract until well combined.

13. Dip each cooled cookie into the chocolate mixture, coating it completely.

14. Place the cookies back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.