Homemade Chocolate Mint Cookies
Inspired by Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, these Homemade Chocolate Mint Cookies are Oreo cookies dipped in semi-sweet chocolate with a hint of mint. They are perfectly delicious and made with just three ingredients!
Equipment
- Double Boiler OR microwave-safe dish
- Silicone spatulas
- Parchment or Wax Paper
Ingredients
- 10 Oreo Sandwich Cookies (20 Cookie Halves) The cream will be removed and stored for later use if you want.
- 12 ounce bag of baking semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil (optional) (Used for melting chocolate when using the microwave method)
- 1½ teaspoons of Mint Extract
Instructions
Directions for Melting Chocolate Double Boiler Method
- Melt chocolate chips in a double-boiler until completely smooth. Stirring occasionally.
- After the chocolate has melted, add in mint extract 1/2 teaspoon at a time until you get the desired taste. If you would like more mint, add it! Note: I find the double boiler method works best!
Directions for Melting Chocolate in the Microwave
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until completely smooth (20 to 40 second increments). Stirring in between.
- Add 2 teaspoons of canola or vegetable oil once chocolate has melted to give it a smoother consistency.
- After the chocolate has melted, add in mint extract 1/2 teaspoon at a time until you get the desired taste. If you would like more mint, add it!
Preparing Chocolate Mint Cookies
- Add one cookie piece/biscuit (without cream) one by one to melted chocolate.
- Using a fork, toss cookie piece until fully coated.
- Next, lift cookie with a fork and place on a parchment or wax paper lined baking sheet.
- Place cookies in the freezer for a minimum of 20 minutes up to 1 hour. You have the option to add melted chocolate drizzle for a little razzle dazzle after cookies have set for 10 minutes.
- Once cookies completely set, remove Chocolate Mint Cookies from freezer.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use canola/vegetable oil when using the microwave chocolate melting method.
You can use oil for the double boiler, but it is totally optional. Using the boiler method generally melts chocolate smoothly.
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