No Bake Thin Mint Cookies {6 Ingredient}
These no bake thin mint cookies are soft and chewy in the middle and covered in a thin layer of crispy and crunchy dark chocolate. Sweet, minty, and light, they are perfect to keep in the freezer for a quick snack!
Servings: 12
Calories: 192kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup raw walnuts
- 1 cup large medjool dates pitted **
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 2 tsp mint extract
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 2 - 3 tbsp coconut oil ***
- 1/2 tsp sea salt optional for topping
Instructions
- Soak walnuts in cold water and a pinch of sea salt overnight (or in warm water for 2 hours). Drain and rinse.
- Pulse walnuts and pitted Medjool dates in a food process until gooey. Use a butter knife to scrape the wall of the food processor a few times to help with blending.
- Add cacao powder and mint extract. Pulse again until smooth.
- Optional: leave “cookie dough” in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
- Use a cookie scoop or hands to roll cookie dough into 12 -14 balls. Press the balls down to a thin disk. Freeze for at least an hour.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil for 30 - 45 seconds. Stir half way.
- Dip the thin mint cookie in the melted chocolate and cover both sides. Gently place chocolate covered cookies on a piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle a little bit of sea salt if desired (optional)
- Freeze to set for at least half an hour, ENJOY!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 391mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g