Paleo Thin Mints

By Brandymoe

Ingredients

• 1 cup blanched almond flour
• 1 teaspoon coconut flour
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1/8 teaspoon celtic sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons vegan shortening
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 6 ounces dark chocolate chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Details

Servings 20
Adapted from elanaspantry.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, combine almond flour, coconut flour, cacao, baking soda, and salt

Pulse in shortening, honey, and peppermint extract until dough forms

Roll out dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper to ⅛ inch thick

Freeze dough for 15 minutes

Using a 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out dough

Transfer circles to a parchment lined baking sheet

Bake at 350° for 4 minutes

Cool completely on the baking sheets, then freeze for 1 hour

Melt chocolate and peppermint extract in a small saucepan over very low heat

Dip each cookie in chocolate, then place on a parchment-lined plate

Transfer plate to freezer for 1 hour

Serve

Makes 20 Thin Mints