How the cookie crumbles Ranking Girl Scout cookie flavors

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A taste of St. Patrick's Day

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St. Patrick's Day popcorn

Showcasing the color paired with St. Patrick's Day, this popcorn recipe balances a savory yet sweet flavor. The website, Taste of Home, provides easy and simple recipes for people to use over several holidays and occasions. After scrolling through many recipes, I decided to make this because it was one of the many offered salty yet sweet desserts that people often look for and enjoy. This recipe took approximately 20 minutes to complete and was very detailed. This St. Patrick's Day popcorn would be simple and enjoyable for bakers with all types of experience. Overall, I give this recipe 5/5 stars for being efficient and delicious.

St. Patrick's Day truffle

There is no sight more tempting than a white folding table covered with nostalgic rainbow-colored boxed cookies. As a Girl Scout of 11 years, I have had my fair share of all the different cookie types. Though I have learned to sell just about any cookie, some flavors are significantly better than others. The right taste, both frozen and room temperature, aesthetic, and texture are critical components in judging Girl Scout cookies.

Thin Mints - The best 5/5

While the combination of mint and chocolate is debatable, the Thin Mint cookie has balanced it to perfection. I have never eaten a cookie as good as a frozen Thin Mint. The cookies come in sleeves and are packed tight so consumers will have the most cookies possible in their package. The Thin Mint cookie has a 10/10 flavor, with a perfect crunch, and to top it off freezability. A better cookie does not exist.

Tagalongs - Fan favorite 4.5/5

The chocolate peanut butter flavor is the perfect ratio and has a texture that is to die for. Nothing is better than a crunchy cookie with a soft center dipped in delicious chocolate. This cookie is truly a celebrity, unfortunately because of that they are always sold out.

Samoas - Doppelganger 4/5

The sweet combination of chocolate, caramel and coconut in a Samoa cookie will change your day for the better. It is both crunchy and chewy, and flavor-wise, the cookie tastes great. However, you could find a retailbrand Samoa with an identical flavor for much cheaper. Do-si-dos - The dependable cookie 3.5/5

While this may not be the first box of cookies I grab when strolling past a cookie booth, the Do-si-dos are still a great option. It is the perfect peanut butter flavor without being too sweet. While a little dry, one can argue they are just meant to be dunked in hot chocolate. Additionally, these cookies taste amazing frozen, or when pairing it with a hot drink.

Trefoils - The original 3.5/5

The first Girl Scout, Juliette Gordon Low, would be proud to see the Trefoil cookie standing strong. The classics are always crowd-pleasing and this cookie is no exception. The buttery flavor and texture leaves consumers wanting more, and the only flaw is that it is a little boring.

Toffee-tastics - Debatable 3/5

The Toffee-tastic cookie was released in 2016, creating a large controversy. The gluten-free cookie can be dry and hard to eat, but it is still great to dip into a hot beverage. It is not too sweet and has an okay toffee flavor. Having the gluten-free option is nice, but they do charge six dollars for half the amount in a normal box.

Lemon-Ups - Replaceable 2.5/5

A large Lemon-Up cookie with a not-so-extraordinary flavor does not compare to its predecessor, the Savvanah Smile. The lemon flavor is very light and the cookie itself is a complete downgrade if you have ever had the original lemon cookies. They have a nice inspirational message on each cookie, but it still does not excuse the bland lemon flavor.

S’mores - No bang for your buck 2/5

The classic flavor combo of marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker is not even distinguishable in the S’mores cookie. This is a great example of a cookie with a straight sugar flavor. On the flip side, I do like sweet cookies so it was not the worst cookie of the day. The real downside is the small number of cookies you get for a heaping six dollars. I want s’more cookies.

Adventurefuls - The catfish 1/5

Despite the soft and fudgy-looking picture, the Adventureful cookie is hard and dry. This new cookie could not even brand itself nicely, with the beige box perfectly encapsulating the bland flavor. The only positive thing is that the box only has 16 cookies, so I do not have to eat a lot to finish the box.

This truffle is a flavorful and easy dessert that can be used for numerous occasions. To make this green dessert it requires just 5 different ingredients all of which are affordable and convenient. Simply Stacie provides easy recipes for anyone to make and ranges from breakfast to dinner. The truffle was refreshing and sweet, and the cool whip accompanied with the brownie was the perfect mix of flavors. Overall, I give this quick and tasty recipe 5/5 stars for the detailed directions and the helpful tips provided by Simply Stacie.

Mint chocolate pudding cookies

These mint chocolate pudding cookies will leave you wondering what else the website Butter with a Side of Bread features. This version of a cookie was delicious featuring a mint and chocolate flavor. Butter with a Side of Bread showcases many desserts and seasonal treats for each holiday as well as easy family recipes. As I browsed through their website I decided to make these cookies as they showcase St. Patrick's Day and also resemble a fan favorite girl scout cookie, the Thin Mint. This mint cookie recipe was precise and easy to understand. The easy prep and specific steps provided grants this recipe a deserving 5/5 stars.