These copy cat thin mints taste just like the real deal, they’re only 3 ingredients to make and really simple too!

This time of year the girl scouts start going door to door to sell their fabulous cookies, but for some reason we never get any girl scouts at our house and so I have to wait till they start selling them in front of grocery stores. Now I can make my two favorite girl Scout Cookies at home. These and my copycat Samoas, of course. What’s your favorite Girl Scout Cookie?
Why make this Recipe
- Don’t Wait for Girl Scout Season: These are just as good! And you can make them all year-round.
- Super Easy to Make: With Oreo cookies for the middle, you only need 4 ingredients to make these easy cookies.
- Chocolate Mint Goodness: Packed with that irresistible mint flavor, and the perfect smooth chocolate coating.

Ingredients Needed
This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Copycat Thin Mints Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Oreo Cookies – provides the inner part of the cookie, with the perfect crunch
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Coconut Oil – to make the melted chocolate extra smooth
- Peppermint Extract – Adds the perfect flavor. Do not use spearmint extract or they’ll taste like tooth paste.

How to make Oreo Thin Mints?

Step 1: Separate the Oreos. Separate the two halves of an Oreo and s crape off the middle creme (you can just eat it). Set the cookie part aside.

Step 2: Melt the Chocolate. Combine the chocolate and coconut in a double boiler over medium low heat and stir until the chocolate is melted. Stir in the peppermint extract.

Step 3: Dip the Cookies. Dip one Oreo half into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to flip it and over it completely. Lift it out with the fork and gently tap it onto parchment paper to transfer the cookie. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature until hardened.
Tips and Tricks:
- Use Ritz Crackers: For a saltier flavor, and to avoid wasting the Oreo creme, use Ritz Cracker for the base instead.
Storage Instructions
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
You can also freeze the cookies for longer storage. First flash freeze them on a parchment lined baking sheet, then freeze in any freezer safe container up to 3 months. Plus their actually delicious straight from the freezer 😉

These homemade Thin Mints are such a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavor of Thin Mints at home. They taste just like the Girl Scout version, and I promise they’ll become a new favorite!
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Copy Cat Thin Mints
Ingredients
- 13 Oreo cookies
- 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Separate Oreo cookies in half and scrape off the middle creme. 13 Oreo cookies
- Combine chocolate, and coconut oil, a double boiler to melt. Stir often until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- Stir in the peppermint extract. 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Dip Oreo cookie half into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to flip it and coat both sides, then gently lift it out. chocolate using a fork and flip over to coat on both sides. Once coated remove cookie from chocolate and hit fork on the edge of the bowl to get excess chocolate to drip back in.
- Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to let extra chocolate drip off.
- Place dipped cookie onto a piece of parchment paper.
- Repeat with remaining cookies.
- Allow them to set for a couple hours till chocolate is hardened.
Nutrition
These Copycat Thin Mints were first posted on February 19, 2015. The photos and blog text were updated for clarity on March 14, 2025.
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Denise Smith says
I have been making these for quite a while…. My question is, has anyone else noticed that Oreos is making the cookies thinner? They break easily when seperating the cookies and also easily break while dipping in the chocolate. Out of a gigantic box of Oreos, I was got less than half the package of usable cookies for this recipe. I wrote Oreo, but all they did was send me a coupon.
Aimee says
I haven’t noticed that the cookie is thinner, only the filling. Sorry you’ve had issues :/
Natalie says
Hi!
Can’t wait to try this. How many does this recipe serve please?
Thanks so much!
Aimee says
I’ve been able to cover 26 Oreo halves with the recipe, so you should have 26 cookies.
Dia Smith says
Our family recently moved to Sweden where we can no longer get Girl Scout cookies unless we have someone ship them (not cheap). We plan to try these out this week or next! Can’t wait!!!!
Frannie's says
I love thin mints from G/Scouts only problem is they r $4.00 a box and the box and cookies decreased!! The y use to b bigger an a good amount of cookies. Now it is a waste of $$
Aimee Berrett says
Oh what a bummer! These are a great substitute for the same great taste. It may cost the same or a little more, but you should get LOTS of cookies!
Wendy says
Came out the same way girl scouts makes them only takes 1 hour to make worth trying if craving girl scout thin mints
Elyse says
Or just dip the whole Oreo…even better.
Joanne B says
I’m ready to compare the taste. Yours sounds delish.
Aimee Berrett says
Definitely try them out and let me know how you think it compares!
Melissa says
This looks like the easiest and yummiest treat ever! I will have to give it a try!
Aimee Berrett says
I hope you do! They’re perfection!
My Kitchen Craze says
I heart Thin Mints so much but hate that they only sell one time of the year. I am so trying these next time I have my girls scout craving. Pinned!
Aimee Berrett says
I agree! And the girl scouts never come to my house so I sometimes don’t even get any! So glad I can make them at home now!
Jessica LouLouGirls says
Mmmm, these look SO good! I love mint and chocolate. It was nice meeting you ladies this weekend at BYBC! We would love it if you would come link up this recipe tonight at our linky party!
Aimee Berrett says
Thank you Jessica! It was so great to meet you too!
Natalie @ Life Made Simple says
These look so good! Easy and obviously delicious! Thin mints are definitely my favorite Girl Scout cookie 🙂
Aimee Berrett says
I go back and forth deciding if thin mints or samoas are my favorite!
Rachel says
Yum, these look amazing! I have a weakness for thin mints–my cousin got me hooked on them in high school, when we would dip them in hot chocolate. It was fun meeting you two at BYBC today!
Aimee Berrett says
Oooh I love the idea of dipping them in hot cocoa. Definitely going to try that soon! And so great to meet you too!
missjennagarrett says
In the post it says “chocolate extract”. Did you mean to say peppermint? …Though chocolate extract would be delicious, I think. 🙂
Aimee Berrett says
Thanks for catching my mistake. I fixed it!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
I wait all year long for the Girl Scouts and thin mints are always on my list! Love that you made your own version, they look amazing and so easy too!
Aimee Berrett says
Thanks Kelly! They are both amazing and easy!
Kara says
I don’t know of any Girl Scouts in my neighborhood, so I never get Thin Mints any more. I’ll be making these for sure!