Gluten-Free Thin Mint Cookies
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Aug 30, 2024
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These gluten-free thin mint cookies are my absolute favorite! They’re a riff on the classic Girl Scout cookies but taste just as delicious with their crunchy texture and deep mint chocolate flavor.
Gluten-Free Thin Mint Cookies That Are So Good
Desserts with a mint chocolate theme have been a birthday tradition ever since I was 6 years old, and it all started with a mint chocolate chip ice cream cake. But ever since I became gluten-free, I’m always looking for ways to keep this tradition alive with fun and unique ideas. And since everyone loved my mint double chocolate chip cookies, thin mint cookies were simply a must-make recipe as well. Here’s what to expect:
- They’re the perfect Thin Mint cookie copycat — They’re made with a thin, crunchy cookie base dipped in rich melted chocolate infused with peppermint. It’s double the chocolate and double the peppermint!
- They take some time but are worth it — These cookies do take a bit more time to roll, cut, bake, and dip the cookies, but they’re worth it! And once you’re done, you’ll have about 30 tasty cookies to enjoy. I even recommend freezing a few extra to enjoy at a later time (that’s what I do).
Thin Mint Cookies Ingredients
- Dry ingredients: You’ll need almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut sugar, cacao powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. It’s the usual combination of ingredients for many of my dessert and baking recipes.
- Wet ingredients: A simple mix of melted butter, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract is all you need.
- For the glaze: You’ll need chocolate chips, coconut oil, and peppermint extract. I’m using milk chocolate today, but feel free to use dark chocolate, if you prefer.
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
How To Make Gluten-Free Thin Mint Cookies
Mix the dry ingredients, then add the wet ingredients. In a mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut sugar, cacao powder, baking soda, and salt. Then, add the melted butter, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Use your hands to kneed it and form into a thick dough.
Cut the cookies. Form the dough into a large ball and place it between two pieces of parchment paper. Press it down with your hands, then roll it out with a rolling pin until it’s about ¼-inch thick. Remove the top parchment paper and use a 1 ½-inch cookie cutter to cut rounds out of the dough. Gather leftover cookie dough and repeat this process. It may seem like a bit of work, but you’ll get the hang of it!
Bake the cookies. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C), until firm and dry. Let the cookies cool completely.
Pro Tip: Watch the video below to see how I slide a butter knife under the thin raw cookie dough to transfer it to the baking sheet.
Make the glaze. Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a glass bowl and melt it in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between. Once the chocolate is fully melted and smooth stir in the peppermint extract.
Dip and chill the cookies. I like to use a fork to dip each cookie into the melted chocolate until they’re fully coated. Then remove the cookie, shaking or scraping off any excess chocolate as needed, and place it back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge and let them harden and set, for about 10 to 15 minutes. You could also transfer them to the freezer for a quicker process and crunchier results!
Storage Tips
- If you plan to eat them quickly — they can be stored in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks.
- To store them longer — they can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months. I would also place parchment paper in between to prevent them from sticking together.
More Delicious Birthday DESSERTS
Here’s the list of mint chocolate themed birthday desserts I’ve made so far. Check out my 2016 recipe for background info on this birthday tradition of mine.
- Mint Chocolate Chip Mug Cake (2023 birthday)
- Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream (2022 birthday)
- Mint Chocolate Energy Balls (2021 birthday)
- Mint Chocolate Vegan Cheesecake (2020 birthday)
- Peppermint Truffles (2019 birthday)
- Mint Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (2018 birthday)
- Chocolate Peppermint Slice (2017 birthday)
- Mini Skillet Brownies with Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (2016 birthday)
If you make this gluten-free thin mint cookie recipe, I’d love to know how it turned out in the comment box below! Your review will help other readers in the community. And if you’re hungry for more food inspiration (and exclusive content), join my free newsletter.
Gluten-Free Thin Mint Cookies
Description
Video
Equipment
- Circle Cookie Cutter This also comes in a set for different sized cookies.
- Heavy Duty Baking Sheet I've had these baking sheets for years now!
Ingredients
For the cookies
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup tapioca flour
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze
- 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut sugar, cacao powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients. Add the melted butter, peppermint extract and vanilla extract. Use your hands to mix it together to form a thick dough.
- Cut the cookies. Form the dough into a large ball and place it between two pieces of parchment paper. Press it a bit flat with your hands, then roll it out with a rolling pin until it's about ¼-inch thick. Remove the top parchment paper and use a 1 ½-inch cookie cutter to cut rounds out of the dough. Gather leftover cookie dough and repeat this process.
- Bake the cookies. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until firm and dry. Let the cookies cool completely.
- Make the glaze. Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a glass bowl and melt in the microwave in 20 second increments, stirring in between. Alternatively, you could use a double-boiler. Once the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, stir in the peppermint extract.
- Dip the cookies. Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate to fully coat. Use a fork to remove the cookie, shaking or scraping off any excess chocolate as needed, and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill. Transfer the baking sheet of cookies to the fridge and let them harden and set, about 10 to 15 minutes. Then enjoy!
Lisa’s Tips
- This recipe makes about 24 to 30 cookies, depending on how thick you make them.
- Keep an eye on the oven as you don’t want to over-bake the cookies. Because they’re so thin, they can burn quite quickly.
- If you like a firm, crunchy cookie, let them sit in the freezer before enjoying.
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Just made these tonight, turned out amazing! Like all your recipes, Lisa, they are amazing! I hope you had a wonderful birthday and many more to come!!
Wonderful! I’m glad your thin mint cookies turned out perfectly, Irma.
So delicious they’re dangerous. I can’t stop eating them. Followed recipe exactly and everything came together perfectly.
Happy to hear you’re loving these homemade thin mint cookies, Lisa!
I will NEED to make these soon! Sounds and looks delicious and I love mint, so does my granddaughter . Thanks for sharing the recipe and Happy Birthday Lisa!
Excited for you to try these cookies, Kandi!
This recipe was so simple to pull together. I had all the ingredients on hand, so it was even easier. I loved this recipe as I have an egg allergy, so finding things that are eggless is always a win. My non peppermint loving teen even enjoyed these cookies. I love the reliability of Lisa’s recipes.
Thanks so much, Erin! I’m happy you loved them as much as I do. :)
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Happiest birthday Lisa. Love all your recipes. 😀
Thanks so much, Marlene!
Happy Birthday Lisa!
Thanks so much!
Happy 48th birthday Lisa!
I always look forward to your recipes in my inbox.
Thanks so much, Marie! :)
Happy Birthday! Love your birthday recipes! Can’t wait to try them! :-)
Thanks so much, Sharon!
And happy birthday, Lisa!!!
Thanks so much, Katie!
I’m really excited to try these! Will have to come back and leave a review when I do. I may also try other flavor variations without the glaze to try to replicate the Siete almond flour cookies. Thanks Lisa!
Hope you enjoy them!
Can’t wait to make these with dark chocolate coating.
BTW, Happy 48th. Have a spectacular day.❤️
Thanks so much, Louise!
These look yummy! Can they be made with Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 flour?
Probably, though as I haven’t tried that I can’t say for certain. If you try it, let us know how it turns out!
Looks lovely and has no eggs! I. Am allergic to eggs and have a hard time with recipes … thank you
Hope you love them!
Happy Birthday!
I can’t wait to make these cookies!
Thanks so much, Lynn! Hope you enjoy these cookies. :)
I wanted to make these now but do not have tapioca flour
Can you suggest an alternative please
Hope you had a wonderful borthday
You could use arrowroot powder or cornstarch as well.
Happy birthday!
Thank you!
Love your recipes.
Thanks so much, Irene!
Can’t wait to try these, and Happy Birthday!!!
Thanks so much, Debbie! Hope you enjoy these thin mint cookies. :)