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baked Chocolate Mint Cookies on a plate
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Chocolate Mint cookies {gluten-free}

Be sure to allow time after mixing for the cookie dough balls to chill. Makes about 100 small cookies.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Keyword: chocolate, mint, cookies, gluten free
Servings: 100 small cookies.
Calories: 47kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped (see note)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves , packed
  • ½ cup crème de menthe liqueur or peppermint schnapps
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 ¼ cups oat flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup honey
  • almond flour , as needed for rolling

Instructions

  • Melt the chocolate and the butter in the top of a double boiler, over gently boiling water; upper pan should not touch water. Keep warm.
  • Blend the mint liqueur and the leaves in blender. Transfer the liquid to a saucepan and bring almost to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep at least 15 minutes.
  • Strain, pressing as much liquid as possible through the sieve. Discard mint leaves.
  • Stir the mint liquid into the chocolate and butter.
  • Using a whisk, stir the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder and salt until you are sure the baking powder and salt are evenly dispersed.
  • Whip the eggs and honey with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is fluffy and lighter in color.
  • Mix melted chocolate and mint mixture into the eggs. Add flour mixture, stirring until well combined.
  • Transfer to pan—e.g. a 9 x 13 inch pan. Cover and chill until cold.
  • Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls using a teaspoon or a #100 ice cream scoop.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Ideally, chill again. (see note)
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Put about ½ cup of almond flour in a small bowl. Five or so at a time, drop the balls into the bowl. Jiggle so the balls move around and are coated with the almond flour.
  • Arrange the balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet.

Notes

  • 55% to 65% cacao chocolate is good range.
  • Be sure to chill the dough before scooping. When the dough is cold, scoop it into round balls, like truffles. If the dough is not cold you’ll have a sticky mess all over your hands.
  • You can freeze unbaked dough balls for another time. Once frozen, transfer to a recloseable zipper bag. Roll them in the almond flour and bake when the cookie urge strikes!

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 33mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg