Delicate Mint Thins

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1-2/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in mint. Shape into two 8-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
  2. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F. for 8-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway into chocolate; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper to harden. Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1086 kcal 54% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.9g 36% DV
Total Fat 77.6g 100% DV
Carbs 71.6g 26% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 27.1g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12508.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 424mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 658mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 167.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 13.6mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 1729.5mg 100% DV
Iron 9mg 50% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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