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Shall I tell you our sad tale? One of the few disadvantages to living way out in the country is missing the sale of Girl Scout Cookies. Some years we happen to be in town, at the store, when the Girl Scouts are selling their wares. Most years however we miss out completely. Boo!
This year we were really craving the ever wonderful Thin Mint Cookies. My two oldest set out to make their own. They turned out really good!
Of course, we don’t have the real thing to compare them too . . .
Chocolate Cookie Wafers
1 package fudge cake mix
3 Tbsp. shortening, melted
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. water
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
Chocolate Coating
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 tsp. peppermint extract
2 Tbsp. shortening
Combine the cookie ingredients in a large bowl, adding the water a little bit at a time until the dough forms. It will be like playdough. Cover and chill dough for one hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough very thin. Cut with a round cookie cutter. Make them big or small! Place cut cookie dough on greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove cookies from oven and cool completely.
For coating: combine chocolate chips, shortening and peppermint extract in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stir gently, then heat for 30 second intervals stirring after each until chocolate is melted. Don’t zap it too long or the chocolate will scorch! Dip each cookie wafer into the melted chocolate and place on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm.
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I am guessing that I shouldn’t mention how many boxes of Thin Mints my daughter sold this year – her first year as a Daisy? If I’d known, I’d have mailed them to you!
No thin mints? I’d love to send you some. I have a pretty good stash in my food storage. Mama can’t be cranky in a crisis. 😉
Our stinkin’ mechanic had them sitting in the office for all to see. We have walked out with 4 boxes so far.
I bet yours were much better! I am picturing a nice soft chewy cookie still warm from the oven . . yuuummm!
This may sounds crazy, but just trust me. Coat Ritz crackers in melted Almond Bark with a little peppermint extract (maybe a teaspoon or two per package) and let them harden. (Almost) instant thin mints! Or at least good enough for me when the real stuff runs out : )
Mmm! I’ve gotta try these!
Oh, Katie beat me to the punch. My neighbor gave us mint/chocolate coated Ritz crackers for Christmas a few years ago and we were blown away…they are awesome…taste just like Thin Mints!! And super easy to make!
Oh YUM! Thanks for sharing-do you have recipes for any of the other girl scout cookies?
i went to vote. glad you mentioned it! (and the cookies look great.)