Thin Mint Cookies Almost

Cookie season" is that time of year when the local girl scout troops just about bankrupt me. this recipe has saved me from financial ruin."

Combine all cookie ingredients in lg bowl , gradually adding water until dough forms.

Cover & chill 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350f and spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

On lightly floured surface , roll out portion of dough just under 1 / 16 thick.

Cut with 1 cookie cutter or lid from spice jar.

Arrange cut wafers on cookie sheet.

Bake 10 minutes , remove from oven , & cool completely.

Combine chocolate ships with peppermint extract & shortening in large microwave safe bowl.

Heat on 50% power for 2 minutes , stir , then heat for additional minute.

Mixture should be smooth---if not , microwave in 30 second intervals and stir until smooth.

Use fork or tongs to dip each wafer in chocolate then place cookies side by side on wax paper-lined baking sheet.

Refrigerate until firm.

fudge cake mix, shortening, cake flour, egg whites, water, nonstick cooking spray, semi-sweet chocolate chips, peppermint extract