No Bake Thin Mint Cookies
No Bake Thin Mint Cookies combine raw walnuts, medjool dates, and mint flavoring, all coated in rich chocolate for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup raw walnuts Create a nutty base and provide healthy fats.
- 10 large medjool dates Add natural sweetness and bind the mixture.
- 1/2 cup cacao powder Offers a rich chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon mint extract Infuses a refreshing minty taste.
Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips Coating that adds sweetness and a satisfying crunch.
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil Helps melt the chocolate and adds creaminess.
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Enhances the flavors and balances sweetness.
Optional Topping
- to taste sea salt Adds a touch of extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Soak the walnuts overnight in cold water with a pinch of sea salt, or for 2 hours in warm water.
- Drain and rinse the walnuts thoroughly.
Mixing
- Pulse the soaked walnuts and pitted medjool dates in a food processor until gooey.
- Use a butter knife to scrape the processor's sides to aid blending.
- Incorporate cacao powder and mint extract, then pulse until smooth.
Forming Cookies
- Chill the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes (optional).
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to roll the mixture into 12 to 14 balls.
- Flatten the balls to form thin disks.
- Freeze the disks for at least 1 hour to set.
Coating
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring halfway through.
- Coat each cookie thoroughly in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Place the chocolate-coated cookies on parchment paper to cool.
- Optionally sprinkle a little sea salt on top for extra flavor.
- Return the cookies to the freezer for at least half an hour to harden. Enjoy!
Notes
Perfect for meal prepping, great for on-the-go snacking, and a refreshing treat that requires no baking.