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What do you do when it's not Girl Scout Cookie season yet and you're having a serious craving that just won't wait? You make them at home! There are some talented bloggers out there whipping up their own versions of these addicting confections and I rounded up a list of some of them to share with all of you in one convenient spot. While I encourage you to still support the Girl Scouts by buying the real things from one of your local troops (I just can't resist the cute uniformed scouts that show up outside of grocery stores!), these will tide you over until then!
Photo credits: All of the credits for the photos in this post belong to the original bloggers that shared these recipes. Links are provided under each one, so please click through to see the full recipes for each cookie. If you try one out, please go leave them some love in the comments to let them know!
And now, on with the show!
Girl Scout Tagalong Cookie Recipeby a Dash of Sanity
Take a buttery shortbread cookie, top it with peanut butter, and slather it in chocolate. I have no problem with any of that.
Girl Scouts Do Si Do Copycat Recipe by Baking a Moment
Claiming to be even better than the real thing, these peanut buttery oatmeal cookies stuffed with a creamy peanut butter filling are sure to fill the void before you can replenish your stash of the originals. This recipe is naturally gluten free.
Shortbread Trefoils Copycat by Dough and Batter
Trefoils don't get a lot of love or attention... they are just shortbread after all, and I always prefer a homemade melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie over anything you can get packaged, so this recipe fits the bill. Mad love for the use of a GS cookie stamp and extra rim of sanding sugar, too.
Homemade Savannah Smiles Girl Scout Cookies by delish
Crunchy little lemon cookies dusted with powdered sugar: an underdog in the Girl Scout cookie world.
Gluten Free Girl Scout Trios Recipe by Recipe 4 Living
One of the gluten free offerings, this peanut butter oatmeal cookie is chock full of chocolate chips. Who needs the flour?
Girl Scout Lemonades by Craft Bake Envy
Lemonades are another shortbreadcookie that have been dippedinto lemon icing. This recipe looks very convincing, if you try them let me know what you think!
No Bake Girl Scouts Thin Mints Recipe by Like Mother Like Daughter
I'm pretty sure that Thin Mints are the universal favorite Girl Scout cookie. The jury's still out on whether or not they contain some sort of illegal addictive substance because once you start eating these it is really hard to stop. And we all know they taste even better when you store them in the freezer and eat them when they are ice cold, right? This recipe is a quick no bake solution for when your stash of the real thing is getting... thin.
Homemade Girl Scouts Thin Mint Cookies by Sally's Baking Addiction
If you're in the mood for more of a fully homemade version of these choco-minty goodies, give this recipe a try.
Girl Scout Samoas Cookies by Just A Taste
Samoas are my all-time favorite Girl Scout cookie and they will never be topped. I'm never making these at home because I will have to completely replace my wardrobe.
Easy Homemade Samoas by A Million Moments
And because they're such a fan favorite, I gotta give you two options for making these things yourselves.
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Each Girl Scout council contracts with one of two licensed bakers, whose recipes and ingredients may differ slightly: ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers. That's why some of our cookies look the same but have two different names.
What are the ingredients in Girl Scout Cookies? ›
Approximately 12 cookies per 6.2 oz. pkg. INGREDIENTS: GRAHAM FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, COCOA, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF INVERT SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, MOLASSES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, BAKING SODA, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY LECITHIN, WHEY.
Are there knock off Girl Scout Cookies? ›
Aldi really makes a killer Girl Scout copycat with Benton's Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies. I had to try these for another taste test ranking ALDI snacks, so let me tell you, I was thrilled to see these pop up on my shopping list again. This Tagalong copycat had a great bite with a soft cookie crunch — texture heaven.
How much was Girl Scout Cookies in 1917? ›
Picture this: It's 1917, and Girl Scout Cookies make their debut, priced at just 25-35 cents per dozen. Such a humble beginning for what would become a nationwide phenomenon!
What is the unhealthiest Girl Scout cookie? ›
Samoas: They're one of the classics on the menu and also the unhealthiest. While they are lower in calories (75 per cookie) than the Raspberry Rally, Samoas have 6 grams of sugar per cookie. Raspberry Rally: The latest addition to the Girl Scout menu is the second unhealthiest, with 80 calories per cookie.
Is it rude to not buy Girl Scout Cookies? ›
Originally Answered: Do you ever feel bad for not buying a girl scout cookies when they ask? You should never feel bad. This is from a troop leader and mom to two Girl Scouts. If you would rather donate your money directly to the troop we can accept donations.
What is the healthiest Girl Scout cookie? ›
Trefoils. “Relatively low in saturated fat and delivering the most cookies per serving, Trefoils are one of my top picks,” says Rodriguez. These iconic shortbread cookies are one of the only picks that have 4 cookies per serving size. They're also the lowest in added sugar with 5 grams per serving.
Why are Girl Scout cookies so expensive? ›
Girl Scouts Raise Cookie Prices for 2024 Season
“Prices reflect the current cost of cookies and the cost of providing high-quality Girl Scout programming and experiences in an ever-changing economic environment,” GSUSA's website says.
Why were Savannah smiles discontinued? ›
However, the Girl Scouts discontinued them after just one year, revealing in a statement to CNN that, "While Raspberry Rally was extremely popular last year, we are taking a pause this season to prioritize supplying our classic varieties." It's also possible the cookies were removed because people were selling them on ...
Are Walmart Girl Scout cookies the same? ›
While these two cookies look the most different, they tasted the most similar. I ate several of these trying to pick out differences, but they are just so similar. That's a huge win for Great Value, though. These iconic Girl Scout cookies are so unique!
While it can't be said for certain whether or not a big brand manufactures Aldi's cookies, there is one thing you can be sure of –- Aldi's in-house cookie brand, Benton, is selling all of your favorite Girl Scout-inspired cookie flavors for a fraction of the cost. Plus, they're available year-round.
How can walmart sell Girl Scout cookies? ›
There must be at least one supervising adult Girl Scout staff or volunteer at each permitted sale booth. Girl Scout members, supervising adult staff, and/or volunteers may not solicit or distribute literature inside our facility, including in any lobby or vestibule, at any time.
What is the oldest Girl Scout Cookie? ›
In July 1922, Girl Scout national headquarters published an edition of The American Girl magazine for all Girl Scouts. The issue contained a recipe for a sugar cookie that could be baked and sold to raise funds for local councils. Thus, the simple sugar cookie was arguably the first true Girl Scout Cookie.
What are the most expensive Girl Scout Cookies? ›
Prices vary in different regions
Most of the cookies are $5 per package, according to Gutkind. S'mores and gluten-free Toffee-tastic are $6 because there's a higher production cost due to the specialty ingredients. With that said, each of the 111 Girl Scout councils set its own prices.
What are the most sold Girl Scout Cookies? ›
The best-selling Girl Scout Cookies are: Thin Mints® Caramel deLites®/Samoas®
Can you eat old Girl Scout Cookies? ›
"Girl Scout cookies are not a potentially hazardous food from a food-safety perspective" so they don't require an expiration date, says food-safety expert Paul VanLandingham, professor of hospitality at Johnson & Wales University's Center for Food and Beverage Management in Providence, R.I.
What is the most popular flavor of Girl Scout cookie? ›
According to the Girl Scouts website, Thin Mints is the highest-selling flavor of cookies nationally, followed by Samoas. The top 5 flavors of cookies sold nationally include: Thin Mints®
Why are Girl Scout Cookies so expensive now? ›
“While prices have remained steady in many areas for years, some councils have made the tough decision to shift prices,” the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. said in an emailed statement. The intent, it added, is to pay for rising costs and “to continue to provide robust support for local troops.”
Why are Girl Scout Cookies so special? ›
People love Girl Scout cookies. Part of that is the taste; they are eminently edible, because they are cookies. Part of that is the nostalgia. They remind you of childhood, how you once were a Girl Scout, or knew a Girl Scout, or ate cookies.
