Dark Chocolate Thin Mints

February 27, 2013

These delicious cookies are filled with minty goodness! A perfect treat that's also deliciously good for you!

For the Cookies:

1 1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/2 tsp xanthum gum or baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup coconut sugar*
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup unsweetened cocoa

Peppermint Coating:

2 1/2 cups Scharffen Berger semisweet dark chocolate baking chunks
2 tsp pure peppermint extract

Ganache Filling:

1/4 cup coconut cream (see directions)
1 cup Scharffen Berger semisweet dark chocolate baking chunks
1 tsp pure peppermint extract

Ancho Chili powder (optional)
Sea salt (optional),;'

To prep: Place a can of full fat (not light) coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight. To make the cookies: In a medium bowl, mix together the brown rice flour, xanthum or baking powder, and salt. Set...
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Nutritions

Calories
167

Sodium
178mg
7% DV

Fat
8g
12% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV