Thin mint cookies

Step 1/3

• 180 g flour
• 70 g cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 200 g butter
• 200 g confectioner's sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 5 drops peppermint oil
• salt

• hand mixer with whisk attachment
• 2 bowls
• plastic wrap

Mix flour, cocoa, and baking powder in a bowl. Beat softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl until foamy. Then beat in an egg. Add dry ingredients and give it a quick beat. At last, add half the peppermint oil drop by drop. Roll the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for approx. 1 hr.

Step 2/3

• baking sheet
• oven
• parchment papper
• cutting board
• knife

Pre-heat oven to 175°C/350°F. Cut the log into 1-cm/0.5 in. thick circles. Lay them onto a lined baking sheet. Bake cookies for approx. 10 – 12 min. Let cool for approx. 30 min.