Comments on: Copycat Thin Mints

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:47:18 +0000

In reply to Rachele Kelly. We are so happy the recipe was such a hit for you, Rachele! Thanks for coming back to leave a review

By: Rachele Kelly

Rachele Kelly — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:39:03 +0000

When I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it. I didn’t have enough time to make these on St. Patrick’s Day for dessert so I made them the following weekend. I left my dough in the fridge overnight. My dough was a little sticky but I attribute that to using a duck egg instead of a large chicken egg so I had to use a lot more flour than instructed. Cookies baked perfectly at 8 minutes. I used my little crockpot to melt chocolate and used a potato masher as a makeshift ladle for dipping. It worked perfectly. Only had Christmas sprinkles so I used green and white for decorating. Taste just like a Girl Scout thin mint cookie. I will be making these again in the future.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:15:04 +0000

In reply to Layna Charlton. Hi Layna! You can use whatever chocolate you prefer, but the typical flavor is dark chocolate. :)

By: Layna Charlton

Layna Charlton — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:27:48 +0000

Can I use regular milk chocolate for dipping or does it have to be dark? Or can I use semisweet

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:56:19 +0000

In reply to Goldie Bradley. I'm glad you enjoyed them, Goldie! :)

By: Goldie Bradley

Goldie Bradley — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:44:34 +0000

These are delicious, but I made a few modifications. I could not easily roll the dough, so I rolled them into balls (I actually measure at .4 oz) and then used a glass dipped in flour to flatten them. Perfect shape and thickness. I would increase the peppermint extract for a stronger mint flavor. I loved the cake-y texture and the decadent chocolate dip.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 01:13:50 +0000

In reply to Alexis. Hi Alexis! You can store these in an airtight container at room temp, they’ll keep for about a week that way, or 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge They could be frozen. I haven't tried it myself, but it's possible they could be eaten from frozen, I'm just not sure exactly how firm they will get.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:36:19 +0000

In reply to Sam.

Do you know how how long these store and are good for in the fridge? And if they can be frozen? I’ve heard thin mints taste great coming from the freezer anyways 😄

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:05:34 +0000

In reply to Alexis. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, Alexis! Homemade is always better if you ask me. :)

By: Alexis

Alexis — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:19:51 +0000

SUCH a good recipe, they really do taste just like the Girl Scout thin mints but so much better since they’re home made! I use so many recipes from here and they’ve never failed. I was craving a mint dessert and wanted to try this one but was reluctant to because it looked a bit intimidating. I have to say, it was really easy! I followed the recipe and had absolutely. No issues. I even substituted butter for the crisco as I never have any on hand. It came out wonderfully! Thanks again for another great recipe!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:59:30 +0000

In reply to Julie S. Thanks so much for trying our recipe and leaving a review, Julie! We're honored to have your official stamp of approval

By: Julie S

Julie S — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:17:08 +0000

I used to be a Girl Scout, but these are even better than the original. There’s nothing like homemade!
Thanks for sharing the recipe!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:04:18 +0000

In reply to Carol Rolston. Hi Carol! I usually use Ghirardelli. :)

By: Carol Rolston

Carol Rolston — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:47:11 +0000

Good Evening
Love making your recipes with my grandkids!!!
What chocolate melt do you use?
Thanks!

By: Cecelia

Cecelia — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:25:14 +0000

In reply to nancy Moore-Banta.

I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavor is fantastic! The only thing is I wish the baking time was a little more descriptive. I didn’t have the exact cutter and would have liked to have known what the feel of the cookie should be coming out of the oven. My cookies turned out less crisp than girl scouts so I’m not sure if that’s how this recipe intended them to be.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 31 May 2022 17:07:53 +0000

In reply to Coley. Yay! What a compliment, thank you for sharing, Coley! :)

By: Coley

Coley — Tue, 31 May 2022 15:44:08 +0000

In reply to Sam.

I didn’t tell my family what these were supposed to be and had them guess. They said “These taste like Thin Mints but better.”
Yes!!!! I don’t eat Thin Mints myself so I wouldn’t even know but these didn’t last long enough to worry about storage. Thank you!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:50:09 +0000

In reply to Carmen. Hi Carmen! I think butter should work fine here. The coating may not be quite as firm but it should still work. :)

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:49:56 +0000

In reply to C. I think butter should work fine here. The coating may not be quite as firm but it should still work. :)

By: Carmen

Carmen — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:01:45 +0000

Can I use butter instead of shortening for the melted chocolate?

By: C

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:07:52 +0000

Hi! I wanted to ask if there is anything else I can use in place of shortening?
I never use it and don’t have any.
Thanks for any info..
Ps.. I really like your recipes and enjoy reading your post!
Have a BLESSED day!!!
JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU!!!!!!!

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:39:19 +0000

In reply to Coley. Hi Coley! Store in an airtight container at room temp, they'll keep for about a week that way, or 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge :)

By: Coley

Coley — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:43:08 +0000

Hi Sam! What is the storage and shelf life of these cookies? Thanks!

By: Sugar Spun Run

Sugar Spun Run — Wed, 20 May 2020 01:58:48 +0000

In reply to Pam. Thank you so much, Pam! I am so glad that you enjoyed them. :)

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 19 May 2020 22:14:24 +0000

Another excellent recipe! These are absolutely delicious!