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Healthier Vegan and Gluten-Free Thin Mint Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Description

These Healthier Vegan and Gluten Free Thin Mint Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Girl Scout favorite. They feature almond flour, flax meal, and natural sweeteners to create a rich, chocolatey cookie with a refreshing peppermint flavor. Coated in smooth chocolate, they offer a crispy outer layer with a soft, chewy center. Perfect for those seeking a nutritious, guilt-free treat that is both vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup cacao powder
  • 1/4 cup flax meal
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup runny sunflower seed butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Optional: a dash of peppermint extract for stronger peppermint flavor

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, cacao powder, flax meal, maple syrup, sunflower seed butter (or almond butter), almond milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture forms a thick, well-combined batter.
  3. Shape Cookies: The dough will be sticky and slightly wet, so dampen your fingers with water to help mold the batter into cookie shapes and flatten them slightly. This recipe should yield about 8 cookies.
  4. Bake Cookies: Place the shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 12-14 minutes, depending on their size and thickness, until they are just firm.
  5. Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the tray to ensure they set properly before coating.
  6. Prepare Chocolate Coating: While the cookies cool, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a bowl until smooth. Optionally, add a dash of peppermint extract for a stronger flavor.
  7. Dip Cookies: Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate coating, ensuring it is evenly covered on all sides.
  8. Set Chocolate: Place the chocolate-coated cookies in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until the chocolate has fully hardened and set.
  9. Store and Serve: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks. Enjoy them as a refreshing, healthy treat!

Notes

  • The dough is sticky; dampening your fingers makes shaping easier.
  • You can swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter if nut allergies or preferences require.
  • Add more maple syrup or coconut sugar if you prefer a sweeter cookie.
  • For a flavor twist, substitute peppermint extract with cinnamon or espresso powder.
  • These cookies freeze well; stash extras for future enjoyment.
  • Storage: airtight container at room temperature (up to 1 week) or chilled in refrigerator (up to 2 weeks).
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: thin mint cookies, vegan cookies, gluten free cookies, healthy cookies, peppermint cookies, chocolate cookies, dairy free, almond flour cookies, low sugar cookies

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