Delicate Mint Thins Recipe

Delicate Mint Thins Recipe

 

Delicate Mint Thins Recipe

Ingredients: (Yield: about 4½ dozen)

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Method:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in mint. Shape into two 8-inch rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.

 

Unwrap and cut into ¼-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.

 

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.