Here’s a copycat “Girl Scout Cookies” recipe, since the official recipes from Girl Scouts of the USA are not publicly released. These are homemade versions that taste very close to the originals.
🍫 Homemade Thin Mints (most popular)
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
Chocolate coating:
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1–2 tsp peppermint extract (optional, for stronger mint flavor)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (for smooth coating)
Instructions
- Make dough: Cream butter + sugar, then add egg, vanilla, peppermint.
- Mix in flour, cocoa, and salt until a dough forms.
- Chill dough for 30–60 minutes.
- Roll out thin (about ¼ inch) and cut into small circles.
- Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil and peppermint.
- Dip cookies, place on parchment paper, and let set.
🍯 Homemade Samoas (Caramel Coconut Cookies)
Ingredients
- Shortbread cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup caramel sauce or melted caramels
- 1–2 cups melted chocolate
Steps
- Toast coconut until golden.
- Mix coconut with caramel.
- Spread on cookies.
- Drizzle or dip in chocolate.
- Let set until firm.
🍪 Tips for best results
- Chill dough before baking for sharper shapes.
- Use high-quality cocoa for richer flavor.
- Keep cookies thin for that classic “crisp snap.”
If you want, I can also give you recipes for Tagalongs (peanut butter patties) or Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookies).
