True story — I spotted a table of Girl Scouts, cut off a whole line of traffic, parked (left the keys in the ignition and the door wide open), and ran. The things I do for Girl Scout cookies… If you’re like me and can’t get enough of those wonderful cookies, you’re in for a treat. I’ve scoped out amazing recipes that will transform the usual Girl Scout cookie recipe into a whole new dessert. Enjoy!
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Thin Mint Truffles (Full recipe and directions here)
Truffles and Thin Mints?! Yum! In just a few easy steps, your favorite cookie will be revamped into tasty truffles.
What you’ll need:
- 1 9 ounce package thin mint Girl Scout Cookies
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (12 oz) Bag Guittards Green Mint chips (or green candy melts)
- 5 oz white chocolate chips
Girl Scout Cookie Fudge (Full recipe and directions here)
Choose any Girl Scout cookie your heart desires and turn it into fudge. Every girl’s fantasy, am I right?
What you’ll need:
- 12 ounces high quality milk chocolate chips
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 10 Girl Scout Cookies (any flavor), divided and coarsely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon butter, softened (for the foil)
Girl Scout Cookie Shakes (Full recipe and directions here)
Try the delectable taste of tagalong cookies, but with the creaminess of ice cream. I think I’m in love!
What you’ll need:
- 2 C ice cream (for tagalong I used chocolate)
- 1 C milk
- 4-5 cookies of choice (four for tagalong shake)
Do-Si-Do S’mores (Full recipe and directions here)
Yes, this is a real thing. The peanut butter cookies are a great complement to the marshmallows!
What you’ll need:
- Girl Scout Cookies (Do-Si-Dos)
- Chocolate (Hershey’s or chocolate gold coins)
- Marshmallows (new StackerMallows)
Savannah Smiles Frozen Lemonade Tarts (Full recipe and directions here)
If you’re feeling fancy, whip up some mouthwatering tarts. Get creative and test out your baking skills!
What you’ll need:
- 9 ounces Savannah Smiles girl Scout cookies (1 1/2 packages)
- 1 stick of butter
- 3/4 sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Dash of salt
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 egg yolks
- Juice and rind of 2 medium lemons
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 six ounce container Yoplait Boston Cream Pie Yogurt (or plain vanilla yogurt)