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Good-and-Thin Mint Cookies
Cookie
2 Tbsp. Nutiva Coconut Flour
½ cup almond flour
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. coconut sugar
¼ cup honey (or agave for vegan version)
1 tsp. vanilla
Mint chocolate coating
½ cup dark chocolate chips
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
3-4 drops peppermint flavor
1 tsp. stevia
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine all dry cookie ingredients and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Add honey and vanilla, stirring until combined.
- Using a spoon or your hands, scoop dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Press each ball flat into a cookie shape.
- Once all dough is rolled and pressed, bake 14-17 minutes. Let cool to crisp up.
- In a small bowl, combine all mint chocolate coating ingredients. Microwave about 20 seconds, stirring until fully melted and all ingredients incorporated.
- Dip cooled cookies into mint chocolate, or use a spoon to pour melted mint chocolate over each cookie. Make sure to fully coat each cookie. Place in the freezer until firm. Enjoy!