Description
A Minty Treat That Would Make Grandma Proud
Growing up in an Italian-American household, our cookies were usually buttery biscotti or soft amaretti. But my love for Thin Mints came much later—thanks to a neighbor who introduced me to them during a winter cookie swap. When I transitioned to a low-carb lifestyle, Thin Mints were one of the hardest treats to give up. So I did what any devoted cookie-lover would do: I recreated them, keto-style.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cookie Base:
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1 cup almond flour
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1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
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1/4 cup powdered erythritol
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp peppermint extract
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 tbsp almond milk (or as needed)
For the Chocolate Mint Coating:
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3/4 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
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1 tbsp coconut oil
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1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
🥣 Step 1: Prepare the Dough
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In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, salt, and baking soda.
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Add softened butter, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
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Mix until crumbly. Add almond milk a little at a time until a dough forms.
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Roll the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: Chilling helps the cookies keep their shape while baking.
🍪 Step 2: Slice & Bake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice the dough log into 1/4-inch rounds and place them on the baking sheet.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until just set. Let cool completely before handling.
🍫 Step 3: Coat in Chocolate
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Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals.
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Stir in peppermint extract.
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Dip each cooled cookie into the chocolate coating using a fork.
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Let the excess drip off and place the cookies on parchment paper.
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Chill until the coating is firm.
Storage Tips
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Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Freezer: These freeze beautifully—just defrost in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (Keto-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3–4 cookies)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g (using erythritol or monk fruit)
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Keto Thin Mint Cookies, sugar-free cookies, low carb mint cookies