####Why not just make Girl Scout cookies yourself?
If you don’t have enough cash to buy a box of the cookies (they are $5, after all), there are also ways to make them yourself. Most of these recipes aren’t that hard and won’t take a ton of time, so get baking!
— [Thin Mints](http://bakingbites.com/2005/10/thin-minties/)
— [Samoas](http://allrecipes.com/recipe/241752/homemade-samoa-cookies/) (called Caramel deLites in some parts of the country)
— [Tagalogs](http://bakingbites.com/2008/01/homemade-girl-scout-cookies-tagalongs/) (called Peanut Butter Patties in some parts of the country)
— [Lemonades](http://chefmom.sheknows.com/articles/951373/3-more-knock-off-girl-scout-cookie-recipes)
— [Do-si-dos](http://www.foxnews.com/recipe/homemade-do-si-dos) (called Peanut Butter Sandwiches in some parts of the country)
####Have Girl Scout Cookies but need creative ways to revamp them?
An easy way to make Thin Mints taste better? Put them in the freezer. If you don’t already know this trick, try it now. The cold chocolate brings out the minty taste, and when paired with a glass of milk or hot chocolate, it can make any regular old cookie into a dessert.
Another way to spruce your Thin Mints up is to make them into truffles. I know truffles seem like they would take a long time, but this recipe only takes a little bit of effort and can make your friends think you’re ready for the Food Network.
All you need is:
– 1 package of Thin Mints
– 1/2 package of cream cheese
– 1 bag mint chips
Crush up the Thin Mints until they’re as crushed as you can make them. If you don’t want to make a mess, throw the Thin Mints into a bag and pound it lightly with a hammer.
Then, put the cream cheese and cookies into a bowl and mix it. You can roll these into little balls, then put them on a few plates or a baking sheet to put in the fridge for around half an hour.
After the truffles have cooled, melt the mint chips in the microwave until they are liquefied.
Cover each ball in the liquid, then put on wax paper. Repeat until all of the balls are covered.
Put the truffles back in the fridge for a while to harden the truffles, then enjoy, you Barefoot Contessa, you.
If Thin Mints aren’t your style, Samoa ice cream sandwiches are perfect for any spring day.
All you need is:
– Samoas (also called Caramel deLites in some parts of the country)
– Vanilla Bean ice cream
– Caramel
Open the pack of Samoas and lay a layer of single cookies out on a baking sheet.
Take a small scoop of ice cream and place it on each cookie, then cover with another Samoa.
Drizzle caramel over the whole batch and then place in the freezer to avoid melting.
Now you’ve got mini ice cream sandwiches, enjoy!
If you like the idea of ice cream and Girl Scout Cookies, a Tagalong milkshake could be just what you need.
You’ll want to get:
– A box of Tagalongs (also called Peanut Butter Patties in some parts of the country)
– Hershey’s chocolate sauce
– Vanilla ice cream
– A blender
Put three to four scoops of ice cream into the blender, 3 teaspoons of chocolate sauce and as many Tagalogs as you want (the more you put in, the stronger the chocolate and peanut butter taste will be.) Blend it up and you’ll have an easy dessert for any movie night or girls’ night in.
