Low Fat Thin Mint Cookies

Indulge in the guilt-free decadence of these Low Fat Thin Mint Cookies, a healthier twist on the classic favorite! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and nonfat milk, these cookies deliver all the rich, minty-chocolate flavor you love but with a fraction of the fat. A crisp, cocoa-infused cookie base is dipped in a velvety coating of dark chocolate enhanced by refreshing peppermint extract, offering an irresistible balance of richness and coolness. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without derailing your diet, these cookies come together in just 30 minutes. Whether you're serving them as a treat for loved ones or enjoying them straight from the fridge, these lightened-up Thin Mints are sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.3333333333333333 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup nonfat milk
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 60% cacao, low-fat if available)
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract (for coating)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, unsweetened applesauce, nonfat milk, and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms. If the dough feels sticky, refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes to firm up.

Step 5

Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (about 2 inches in diameter) to cut out the cookies and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges begin to firm up. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 7

While the cookies cool, prepare the chocolate coating. Melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring after each increment, until smooth and fully melted.

Step 8

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract into the melted chocolate.

Step 9

Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, and shake off excess chocolate. Place the coated cookies back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 10

Allow the chocolate coating to set by refrigerating the cookies for about 15-20 minutes or until firm.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy! Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(568.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1762.2

Total Fat 58.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1.8mg	0%
Sodium 1067.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 321.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.5g	0%
Total Sugars 163.3g
Protein 38.5g	0%

Vitamin D 26.8IU	0%
Calcium 274.7mg	0%
Iron 26.4mg	0%
Potassium 1882.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.7%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 65.5%