Minty Thins are like Thin Mints, only AIP/Paleo. They are sooooo goooood. You shall not be deprived of this nostalgic treat!

It’s that time of year in America when young girls of a certain organization are selling cookies as a fundraiser. (For my readers in other countries, this sale is anxiously awaited.) If you feel led to support this organization by buying their products, by all means, please do so!
For those of us on the autoimmune protocol, it can be so sad to see our family members and friends indulging in these treats that we can’t haaaaaave. 😩 For you and for me, I set out to make a copycat version of one of the most popular cookies so that we won’t be tempted into derailing our health for a momentary taste.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to summon your best cooking techniques (you’ll need them), and create a treat that is simply wonderful to have on hand when your co-worker’s daughter approaches you with her box of wares.
Three Caveats:
1.) If you are new to the AIP, please know that recipes that seek to replicate what we had prior to going AIP will not be exactly the same. I wish I could tell you differently, but that’s the truth. Those of us who have been AIP for a while are just glad to have something even in the neighborhood of some beloved dishes. 😂
2.) Follow directions precisely, especially in the frosting. If not, you run the risk of your carob seizing just like cocoa does. Believe me, it’s not pretty. And I’m not going to tell you that that happened to me three times while I was experimenting…
3.) Be very careful with the pure peppermint oil! It is extremely potent. If you get some on your hands then touch your face, it will make your face feel like it’s on fire. Again, I’m not going to tell you how I know that. (Ahem.) Before you ask me about subbing this ingredient, pure peppermint oil is the only peppermint flavoring I know of that is AIP friendly. However, if you choose to use an extract, you will likely need to use more peppermint than I’ve called for to get the same taste.
OK, so are you ready to dive in? If you make these, please show me your photos on Instagram and Facebook! 😄 Now let’s eat coooookiiieeeeeeeeesss!!!
💗,
Wendi
P.S. If you are not a mint person, try these Figgy Swirl Cookies. They are the bomb.
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Wendi! You are a genius! These are so tasty! Thank you for all your hard work on this recipe.
Thank you so much, Jackie! I’m happy you like them! 😊😊😊
Hi Wendi, I live in the UK and palm shortening is not widely available, can I use coconut oil instead?
Hi over there! 👋 I fear that coconut will just melt into a gloppy mess. The only way I can get palm shortening myself is through Amazon. Can you do that?
Hi Wendi, thanks for getting back to me. Unfortunately the only way I can get palm shortening is if I pay around £18 on eBay! I’m afraid I can’t justify that kind of expense at the moment. My other options are either vegetable shortening which is easy to get or avocado oil spread, what would you suggest? Thanks.
Oh wow. Vegetable shortening is not AIP, but if you are coming to the recipe without having to be AIP, I’d say try that. I have no idea about the avocado oil spread. I totally understand, though. Sourcing ingredients to eat this way can be tough! I have, however, seen more and more of the things we need on store shelves. This gives me hope. Hang in there! 😊
Thank you Wendi, I am AIP at the moment so I will have to experiment or simply wait until I can get something suitable, I was so looking forward to trying these!
Hang in there, Bella! 💪🏼
I think you were a bit modest with your first caveat. These are very very close to the original. I will be making these again. Thank you for making my aip switch so much easier.
Oh YAY! I’m so glad you like them! They are a big hit in my house. 🙂
As the holiday season approaches, I just thought of this recipe. I am definitely planning to make them again because they delicious! I found out I am sensitive to carob but not cocoa, do you think I could do an even swap in this recipe?
I’m so glad you like them! I’m not really sure about an even swap. The reason is that carob is inherently sweet(ish). Cocoa might need a boost in the sweet department. If you try it, let me know how it goes! 🙂
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You are an absolute genius!! Thank you!!!
Aw! Thank you so much, Heather! 😊
These were amazing! I loved them. But for some reason the frosting for me came out very runny. Don’t know what I did wrong but I ate most of them without it anyway because they were so tasty!! Thanks for the great recipe!
I’m so glad you like them! I do, too. The frosting will be runny at first because it’s supposed to run over the cookies and cover the tops completely. The frosting will harden some, especially if you refrigerate the cookies. This is my favorite way to eat them! I also make them at Easter, and cut out bunny shapes. Thanks for taking the time to write! 🙂
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Literally everything you make is delicious! I cannot wait to make these this weekend!
Woo hoo!!! Thank you, Charly! They are a bit of a project, but I hope you just love them!💕
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