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We only think of how the cookies benefit us - well and the calories too, but for the girl scouts selling cookies teaches five life skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.
Thin Mint Brownies
Ingredients: Yields 6 servings
1/2 box of crushed Thin Mints Girl Scout Cookies
1 box of brownie mix
2 eggs (3 eggs for cake-like brownies)
1/4 cup of water
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
Directions:
Crush Thin Mints into medium size chunks. Mix all ingredients into mixing bowl. Do not use electric mixer — batter will be stiff. Spread batter evenly in greased baking pan (13 x 9 x 2 inch). Bake in center of oven at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting. Serve with mint-flavored tea.
Samoas Trail Mix
Ingredients:
1 box of Samoas® Girl Scout Cookies®, chopped
8 ounces dried apples, chopped
8 ounces raisins
8 ounces salted roasted peanuts
8 ounces dried pineapple, chopped
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Spoon into individual sandwich size zip lock bags. Tightly seal each bag. Enjoy at your leisure for a nutritious, energy-packed snack while backpacking, camping or any time. Will maintain its freshness for a long time if kept tightly sealed.
Cheesecake Cup:
Ingredients: Yields 8 servings
1 box of Trefoils Girl Scout Cookies
Instant cheesecake pudding mix (check the box for extra ingredients)
12 oz. Cream cheese (softened)
Strawberries
Chocolate syrup
Directions:
Crush half box of Trefoils. Mix softened cream cheese and cheesecake pudding until smooth. Layer crushed cookies and cheesecake pudding in a cup and repeat layering of ingredients. Garnish with strawberries (or your favorite berries) and 2 full Trefoil cookies. Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
