What can possibly be better than Girl Scout thin mints? Vegan thin mint truffles! Decadent chocolate-mint cookies are combined with dairy-free cream cheese and covered with rich chocolate. Bonus - these irresistible little morsels of deliciousness are quick, no-bake, and incredibly easy to make!
Have you been looking for thin mint recipe ideas? I’ve got the one for you! Imagine little truffles that are full of soft, chocolatey-mint magic we all love so much and covered with a hard chocolate shell. These vegan cookie balls are the ultimate sweet treat! They are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, Grinch Day, Earth Day, parties, or any day!
We love loading up on girl scout cookies from my sweet little niece. I absolutely love thin mints and can always count on them being vegan. Recently, after eating my umpteenth cookie, I had an itch to make something new with them. At first, I considered making a thin mint cake, but knew my obsession with this cookie would make me eat the whole thing! So, I made tasty little cookie truffles to share instead.
In addition to being a big hit with everyone who’s tried them, these truffles are incredibly easy to make. In fact, so easy that you can make them with your children while wearing your baby. Don’t ask me how I know this, haha!
Reasons You’ll Love this Recipe
- No bake
- Dairy-free, vegan
- Long fridge/freezer life
- Quick and easy to make
- Perfect sweet finger-food to share
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Cookies - Either a whole box of thin mints from your local Girl Scout troop or chocolate mint cookies from the grocery store work. Girl Scout thin mints are wonderfully vegan, but you’ll want to check the ingredients if you use store-bought cookies.
Vegan Cream Cheese - Use about half of a standard 7.5 to 8-ounce vegan cream cheese container. It’s easier to combine it with the cookies if it’s already softened. You can either take it out of the refrigerator 10-15 minutes before you need it or microwave it for about 15 seconds.
Chocolate Chips - These are the vegan chocolate chips that I melt and dip the cookie balls into. They can be regular- or mini-sized. Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
Coconut Oil - Coconut oil is easily melted into chocolate in the microwave. It helps make the melted chocolate a little more workable.
Toppings - Toppings such as sprinkles and icing are optional. They add an extra bit of fun and sweetness. I use green to follow along with the “mint” theme.
How to Make Vegan Thin Mint Truffles
The full recipe with exact measurements can be found on the recipe card below.
Crush the Cookies - Pulse the cookies in a food processor for a couple of minutes until the texture is similar to sand. You can also crush the cookies by putting them in a gallon bag and rolling over them with a rolling pin.
Mix-In the Vegan Cream Cheese - Combine the cookie crumbs and vegan cream cheese in either the food processor or a bowl. The mixture will be pretty moist.
Form the Truffle Balls - Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts from the cookie mixture and roll them into balls. Place them on a parchment paper or wax paper-lined baking sheet and into the freezer for 15 minutes. This is a good time for you to hone in on your old play-doh ball rolling skills.
Melt the Chocolate - Start to prepare the chocolate coating after the truffle balls have been in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small bowl and heat them in the microwave for 15-second intervals until most of the chocolate is melted. Then give it a good stir. The last few pieces of unmelted chocolate will melt as you stir them into the rest of the chocolate.
Coat the Truffles - Once the balls have chilled, dip them in the chocolate melted chocolate one at a time. You can use two forks, a fork and a spoon, or even a fork and toothpick for this step. Roll each one around so they’re fully coated, lift them to let the excess chocolate drip off, then place them back on the lined baking sheet. If you want to use sprinkles, this is the time to drop a few on top before the chocolate sets. If you’re icing the truffles, wait until the chocolate has hardened.
Chill and Enjoy! - Place the truffles back in the freezer for 5-10 more minutes before enjoying them.
Storage
These vegan thin mint truffles are good in a sealed container for 2 weeks in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer. If frozen, move them to the refrigerator the night before you plan to eat them.
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Vegan Thin Mint Truffles
Ingredients
- 9 ounces thin mint cookies (one box)
- 4 ounces vegan cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- sprinkles or icing, optional
Instructions
- Crush the cookies in a food processor or with a gallon bag and rolling pin.
- Pour the cookie crumbs into a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir in the softened vegan cream cheese until it’s fully combined.
- Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the cookie mixture at a time, and roll them into balls.
- Place the cookie balls an inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Chill the truffles in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small bowl. Heat it up for 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until most of the chocolate has melted. Stir the chocolate until it’s fully melted and smooth.
- Using two forks or a fork and spoon, dip each ball into the chocolate and fully coat it. Lift the truffles and let the excess chocolate drip off before placing them back on the lined baking sheet.
- If you’re adding sprinkles, immediately drop a few on top of each truffle before the chocolate sets. If you’re using icing, let the chocolate set before adding the icing.
- Chill the truffles in the freezer for an additional 10 minutes. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use either a whole box of thin mints from your local Girl Scout troop or vegan chocolate mint cookies from the grocery store.
- Most vegan cream cheeses come in 7.5-8 ounce packs, so you'll use about half of one for this recipe.
- You can soften the cream cheese by taking it out of the refrigerator 10-15 minutes before you need it or heating it in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
- This is the scoop I use when forming 1 tablespoon-sized truffle balls. Cookie Dough Scoop
Storage
These vegan thin mint truffles are good in a sealed container for 2 weeks in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer. If frozen, move them to the refrigerator the night before you plan to eat them.Nutrition
The nutrition information is estimated and can vary depending on brands and measurements used.
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