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Gluten-Free Peppermint Thin Mints

Indulge in homemade Gluten-Free Peppermint Thin Mints, a perfect blend of chocolate and mint. Easy to make, irresistibly delicious, and celiac-friendly!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ sticks butter softened (can use dairy-free butter)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

For the Chocolate Topping:

  • 5 candy canes crushed (for garnish)
  • 7.5 ounces dark chocolate melted (can use dairy-free chocolate)
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter can use dairy-free butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  • Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, softened butter, and salt until smooth. Add the egg and peppermint extract, and mix well. Gradually add the gluten-free flour and cocoa powder, and stir until the dough comes together.
  • Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your hands.
  • Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet.
  • Prepare the Chocolate Topping: While the cookies are cooling, melt the dark chocolate with the butter and peppermint extract in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth.
  • Assemble the Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring a thin, even coating. Place the chocolate-dipped cookies back on the parchment paper.
  • Garnish: Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the chocolate-topped cookies while the chocolate is still warm.
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the chocolate to set completely, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free butter and chocolate to make these cookies dairy-free.
Gluten-Free Flour: Ensure the gluten-free flour blend used is suitable for cookies.
Keyword christmas cookies, gluten free thin mints, peppermint thin mints
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