How To Make the Girl Scout Do-Si-Do Coookies

You can’t know the Girl Scouts without knowing about Girl Scout Cookies! The Girl Scouts is an American organization that was first founded in 1912 and for over 100 years, they’ve been on a mission to build courage, confidence, and character in young women, who make the world a better place.

They’re all about helping young girls to become strong, courageous, and caring women through enriching experiences such as field trips, skill-building, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships.

In the US, as part of their initiative to raise money, they sell the most delicious cookies in the world! But since they’re not available in China, the Girl Scouts overseas need to work double and make the cookies from scratch.

One of the most popular cookies of all times are the Do-si-Dos (or peanut butter cookie sandwiches for those unfamiliar with the uniquely Girl Scout cookie names.

Ingredients

• 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (plus 1 stick for filling)
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup peanut butter (plus 3 tablespoons for filling)
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 6 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
• 2 tablespoons milk (for filling)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until they’re fluffy.
3. Mix in the eggs peanut butter until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
5. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Continuously mix, and then add in the oats. Keep mixing until you get the cookie dough texture.
6. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out small pieces of dough and roll them into balls. Flatten it slightly, and then place them on they tray. Repeat until all dough has been used.
7. Bake for about 15 minutes until the tops and edges are lightly golden brown. Remove and let the cookies cool.
8. To make the peanut filling, Mix 1 stick of softened butter and two cups of powdered sugar and two tablespoons of milk. Gradually add in the rest of the powdered sugar until the frosting forms. Then mix in 3 tablespoons of peanut butter and whip until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
9. Once the cookies have cooled use a spatula or piping to make the tastiest Do-si-Do cookie sandwiches!