Thin Mint Cookies (Almost)

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all cookie ingredients in lg bowl, gradually adding water until dough forms.
2. 2
   Cover & chill 2 hours.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 350F and spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
4. 4
   On lightly floured surface, roll out portion of dough just under 1/16 thick.
5. 5
   Cut with 1 1/2 cookie cutter or lid from spice jar.
6. 6
   Arrange cut wafers on cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Bake 10 minutes, remove from oven, & cool completely.
8. 8
   Combine chocolate ships with peppermint extract & shortening in large microwave safe bowl.
9. 9
   Heat on 50% power for 2 minutes, stir, then heat for additional minute.
10. 10
    Mixture should be smooth---if not, microwave in 30 second intervals and stir until smooth.
11. 11
    Use fork or tongs to dip each wafer in chocolate then place cookies side by side on wax paper-lined baking sheet
12. 12
    Refrigerate until firm.