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CopyCat Tag A Long Girl Scout Cookies

With Girl Scout Cookies season here, we don't always have a Girl Scout dealer. Also, you may have a Girl Scout Cookie craving some other time of the year (my cookies never last more than a couple of days here). This Tag A Long (my favorite Girl Scout Cookie of all time) copycat recipe will allow you to enjoy their yumminess year-round. (Have no fear, I donate cash every year to my local Girl Scout Troup.)

Ingredients:

Peanut Butter Filling:

  • 1 ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup powder sugar, sifted

Shortbread Cookie:

  • 3 (aff)/4 pound salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 (aff) 1/2 (aff) cups all-purpose flour

Chocolate Coating:

  • 1 lb. Milk Chocolate for candy dipping

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Start by making the dough for the cookies. Using a paddle attachment on a mixer, mix together the butter and 1 cup of sugar until they are just combined. Add the vanilla. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt if wanted, then add them to the butter-and-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. If your dough is a little dry try adding 1 Tbsp. of water at a time until the dough comes together. Roll dough into a ball and wrap in plastic, chill for 30 minutes.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Peanut Butter Filling:

  • While Cookies are baking start the peanut butter filling. In a small mixing bowl, mix together peanut butter and powder sugar until it’s completely blended and no sugar can be seen.
  • On a cooking sheet, lay wax paper or grease the pan with cooking spray. Place ½ tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture on the prepared pan. I used a cookie dough scooper and it worked great.
  • Once Cookies are cool use a spatula, remove the peanut butter from the pan. Place 1 ball in the middle of the shortbread cookie and use a butter knife to spread the peanut butter around the cookie. Repeat with remaining peanut butter balls and cookies.

Chocolate Coating:

  • Melt Chocolate coating according to package. Once melted use a fork to dip the cookies into the chocolate.
  • Allow the excess chocolate to drip off the cookies and transferred to wax paper to allow cookie coating to harden.
  • Enjoy!

Our family agrees these taste JUST like the Girl Scout Cookies…maybe even better!

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

This Post Has 26 Comments

  1. Michele Morin

    These have all the marks of being a “controlled substance.” Yum!

  2. robin masshole mommy

    These are one of my favorite GS cookies. I am going to have to try making these.

  3. Tammy

    Oh I didn’t need to see this post this morning. Now I must make these. They look so good!! Pinning and sharing.

  4. Katie Kinsley

    These look way better than the originals! I need to cut sugar out of my diet at this point – it’s almost wedding season!

  5. candy

    We don’t buy girl scout cookies anymore. They are just to expensive for one thing and I was told not that much money stays locally with the girls. Nice to find a recipe that is homemade and doesn’t have all the preservatives anyway.

  6. Jeanette

    I am so excited that somebody share this! I am going to the poorhouse each year because of how many girl scout cookies I buy! I will definitely try this recipe.

  7. Pam Wattenbarger

    I love Girl Scout Cookies and I hate that you can only get them during part of the year. This makes my life so much better!

  8. Amanda

    I can’t lie, I am absolutely addicted to Girl Scout cookies. My favorites are Thin Mints but this Tag a Long recipe looks amazing!

  9. Sasha

    Yummy! These look delicious. We would substitute sunflower butter for the peanut butter (because of my son’s nut allergy) but otherwise, this would be a win in my house.

  10. Annemarie LeBlanc

    These cookies look so good. I did not know it was this easy to make these treats. I will save your recipe and make a batch this weekend. I will have little nephews and nieces visiting. They’re going to love this.

  11. Emily

    This might be dangerous to me to have the recipe of. I can limit myself when they are only sold a few times a year. But making it myself means I can have them anytime, which is both good and bad 🙂

  12. Paula Bendfeldt

    These look delicious, I love these cookies but had never thought of making them at home. And they look quite easy to make.

  13. Bonnie @wemake7

    Oh my gosh! Those look so yummy. I can’t wait to try your recipe.

  14. Destany

    I’ll need to hide this recipe from my husband. He’ll want me to make a batch every day!

  15. Mother of 3

    This is probably the families favorite cookie; thanks for the recipe! Pinned.

  16. Trudy

    One of my favorite Girl Scout cookies (aren’t they all?). I can’t believe how easy your recipe looks and I can’t wait to try it out! Especially since I avoided the cookie booths this year.

  17. Miz Helen

    What a great cookie that we will just love! Hope you have a fantastic weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    1. Cathy Kennedy

      LIsa, I’m visiting from “Inspire Me Monday”. Thank you for sharing this copy cat recipe. I saved it for a possible future baking project. My DH is a cookie monster and I’m sure he’ll love these. I know I will! Have an excellent day!

      Hit the dance floor with Curious as a Cathy with sci-fi theme mewsic from my favorite TV shows!

  18. Amy

    Thank you for sharing at Best of the Weekend!

  19. krystal

    Save me some! These look awesome and easy to recreate. Love Girl Scout cookies but these are WAY better!

  20. Vanessa

    I love it and these are so much better for you. I am pinning to make. Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe at Dishing it and Digging it link party. It’s great having you.

  21. Lynda Hardy

    Oh, wow. I love Tag-a-longs and haven’t had them in years. Tucking this away to try. Thanks so much for sharing with Awesome Life Friday.

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