The arrival of Girl Scout cookie season is here, yet surprisingly, I haven't had anyone knock on my door to offer me Caramel deLites®, Tagalongs®, or Thin Mints®. How can this be? In previous years, I enjoyed purchasing these delightful treats from my co-workers selling on behalf of their daughters, from the children of my friends, and even from the charming scouts who would set up shop right in front of our local supermarket or hardware store.
Disappearing Cookie Trick
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly those cookies vanish. I can easily finish a box of Caramel deLites® (or Samoas®, as we fondly called them during my Girl Scout days) almost as quickly as I can write this blog. Well, perhaps a bit longer, but still far too fast! And what's even more interesting? According to the Girl Scouts website, a serving of any of their many varieties is trans-fat free. Thank you, Girl Scouts! I really didn't need another reason to indulge in these delightful treats more than I already do!
Girl Scout Cookies Wine Pairings For Adults
Pairing your favorite vintage with Girl Scout cookies can be a truly delightful experience. We've carefully researched the latest social media trends and popular foodie blogs to create a curated list of the best Girl Scout cookies and wine pairings.
Caramel Chocolate Chip
Gluten-free caramel chocolate chip cookies are a delightful treat that balances sweetness and saltiness. Enjoy these cookies alongside a Dark & Tan beer, which consists of a pale ale, such as Sierra Nevada or Boulevard, topped with Guinness Stout. When poured correctly, the beer showcases a beautiful contrast, creating a dark layer on top and a tan layer on the bottom of the glass.
Caramel deLites® | Samoas®
Delicious vanilla cookies coated in rich caramel, sprinkled with toasted coconut, and adorned with elegant chocolatey stripes. These cookies are best enjoyed with a fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais Nouveau, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Zinfandel.
Do-si-dos® | Peanut Butter Sandwich
Peanut butter filling sandwiched between crunchy oatmeal cookies. Mmmmmm, pair these with a Pinot Noir!
Girl Scout S'mores®
Graham sandwich cookies with a yummy chocolate and marshmallow filling. We're throwing a curve ball at you with this couple. Pair these decadent treats with a Dark & Tan beer.
Peanut Butter Patties® | Tagalongs®
Crispy vanilla cookies layered with Peter Pan peanut butter and covered with a chocolatey coating. No surprises here, pair them with Pinot Noir.
Lemonades®
Shortbread cookie with lemon icing. A Rosé paired with these lemony cookies is extra scrumptious!
Lemon-Ups®
Baked with inspiring messages, these crispy lemon cookies also pair well with a Rosé (Champagne blended with red wine).
Shortbread | Trefoils®
A traditional shortbread cookie shaped like the Girl Scout trefoil. Whether you call it Sparkling Wine, Champagne, or Prosecco, these bubbly wines elevate the flavor of these overlapping tri-circle cookies to a whole new level!
Thin Mints®
Narrow, mint-flavored chocolate wafers dipped in a chocolatey coating. Pair them with a dry red wine. Some possibilities are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel, but there are many more!
Toffee-tastic®
Gluten-free butter cookies with toffee bits. Pair-up these sweet cookies with the world's most recognized red wine grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Once a Girl Scout, Always A Girl Scout
Earning badges and fun patches, attending Girl Scout camp, marching in local parades, advancing through the ranks (Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes...), and selling cookies to friends and family are just a few of the wonderful memories I cherish from my Girl Scout days. I still recall the complexity of my feelings when I considered quitting as my interests evolved with age.
All these years later, I can effortlessly recall the wise words from the song we sang at the end of each meeting:
Make new friends, but keep the old,
One is silver, and the other is gold.
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