{"id":27088,"date":"2017-04-20T11:15:37","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T15:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=27088"},"modified":"2017-04-21T11:27:22","modified_gmt":"2017-04-21T15:27:22","slug":"homemade-girl-scout-cookies-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/homemade-girl-scout-cookies-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Homemade Girl Scout Cookie Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If being obsessed with Girl Scout cookies is wrong, then we don\u2019t want to be right. Those young scouts know the way to our hearts is paved with chocolatey<\/a> Thin Mints, chewy Caramel deLites and buttery Trefoils shortbread. To celebrate the\u00a0start of Girl Scout cookie delivery season, we\u2019ve rounded up some easy, better-for-you recipes that don\u2019t compromise on flavor or have any unnatural preservatives \u2014 scout\u2019s honor. If you\u2019re vegan, gluten-free<\/a> or simply looking for a slimmed-down version of your favorite cookie, whip up these treats from some of our favorite food bloggers.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 12 Cookie Recipes Under 100 Calories<\/a><\/p>\n

9\u00a0DIY Girl Scout Cookie Recipes<\/h2>\n

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1. Samoa Bars<\/a> (Caramel deLites copycat)<\/h3>\n

You wouldn’t know this lighter version of the caramel classic has no dairy. A plain base made from walnuts gets dressed up with a coconut \u201ccaramel\u201d topping that\u2019s actually chopped dates. If you\u2019re pressed for time, go the easy route and cut the dough into bars instead of cookie rings. We promise they\u2019ll still taste just as scrumptious! \u00a0Photo and Recipe: Melinda \/ <\/i>cooking ala mel<\/i><\/p>\n

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2. Paleo Thin Mints<\/a>\u00a0(Thin Mints copycat)<\/h3>\n

Get your peppermint fix with these caveman-approved treats. Make sure to let your butter soften naturally instead of melting it so your dough is the correct consistency. The cookies will take a while to make but they are oh-so worth it. Photo and Recipe: Lexi \/ <\/i>Lexi\u2019s Clean Kitchen<\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong>Protein Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Coconut Oil Shortbread<\/a> (Trefoils copycat)<\/h3>\n

Vegans<\/a>, rejoice! Most shortbread recipes rely on dairy for that crispy, buttery taste, but this version has nada. Keep it classic with a dusting of powdered sugar or go decadent by sandwiching two cookies together with chocolate in the center. Photo and Recipe: River \/ <\/i>Wing It Vegan<\/i><\/p>\n

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4. Peanut Butter Patties<\/a> (Tagalongs copycat)<\/h3>\n

Each of these scrumptious nut butter-packed cookies is under 50 calories. If you use coconut oil for the chocolate coating, don\u2019t forget to store your finished treats in the fridge. Oil has a low melting point and your chocolate will get soft if left on the counter. Photo and Recipe: Katie \/ <\/i>Chocolate Covered Katie<\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a09 Delicious DIY Nut Butters and Fruit Jams<\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Peanut Butter Sandwiches<\/a> (Do-si-Dos copycat)<\/h3>\n

These cookies taste like the real thing but are healthier since they\u2019ve got heart-smart oats<\/a> and whole-wheat pastry flour. They\u2019re especially good straight from the freezer. Nutty, creamy, crunchy, perfection!\u00a0 Photo and Recipe: Brooke \/ <\/i>The Flour Sack<\/i><\/p>\n

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6. S’more Cookies <\/a>(Girl Scouts S’mores copycat)<\/h3>\n

All that marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker goodness, made right at home and vegan-friendly. Take a bite to feel like you’re sitting by a peaceful campfire\u00a0\u2014 just as the Girl Scouts likely intended with the release of this new cookie flavor.\u00a0Recipe and photo: Kristy \/ Keepin’ It Kind<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong>9 Single-Serve Dessert Recipes (Microwave Cake Included!)<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Toffee Coffee Cookies<\/a> (Toffee-tastic copycat)<\/h3>\n

Take your love of coffee to a whole new level. This recipe \u2014 which has just 10 ingredients \u2014 calls for instant coffee crystals that add a hint of that earthy flavor to a typical toffee cookie. And the secret to keeping a soft center: cornstarch.\u00a0Recipe and photo:\u00a0Amy \/ Amy’s Healthy Baking<\/em><\/p>\n

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8. Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies<\/a> (Cranberry Citrus Crisps copycat)<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no sugar, flour or butter in this easy recipe, studded\u00a0with dried cranberries. Plus, you only need one bowl so clean up is quick. Whether you choose to lick the bowl\u00a0clean or stick to conventional methods is your call. Photo and Recipe: Josefine \/ <\/i>The Smoothie Lover<\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong>Breakfast Rut? 8 Oatmeal Muffin Recipes to Fuel You<\/a><\/p>\n

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9. Paleo Chocolate Chunk Shortbread<\/a> (Chocolate Chip Shortbread copycat)<\/h3>\n

Almond and coconut flour make these cookies Paleo-friendly<\/a> and gluten-free, and a throw back to an older Girl Scout flavor. If you\u2019re extra ambitious, learn to prepare the chocolate chunks from scratch, too, with the easy-to-follow instructions. Photo and Recipe: Sonia \/ <\/i>The Healthy Foodie<\/i><\/p>\n

Originally posted on April 24, 2014. Updated April 2017.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Make healthier versions of your favorite Girl Scout cookies with these recipes! From Paleo-friendly Thin Mints to vegan shortbread, we\u2019ve got you covered. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":57903,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[428,27,9,17],"tags":[204,39,175,179,341,381,284],"class_list":["post-27088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dessert","category-healthy","category-recipes","category-vegan","tag-cooking","tag-dessert","tag-gluten-free","tag-paleo","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2low-carb-diets","tag-vegan"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27088"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27088\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}