As a vegan, it can be challenging to navigate through the world of desserts. You never know what contains animal products or not. One of the most popular cookie brands in the US is Girl Scout Cookies. But, are Girl Scout Cookies vegan? The answer is, unfortunately, no. The traditional Girl Scout Cookies contain milk, butter, and eggs. However, the good news is that there are vegan-friendly options available that taste just as delicious! In this article, we’ll share with you some vegan Girl Scout Cookies recipes that you can make at home.
Recipe 1: Vegan Thin Mints Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup soy milk
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and soy milk to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles using a cookie cutter.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes and let them cool completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the vegan chocolate chips and peppermint extract together.
- Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate the cookies until the chocolate is set.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 80
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 20mg
Total Carbohydrates: 12g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 7g
Protein: 1g
Cooking Time:
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Equipment:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie cutter
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy these cookies with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee.
Variations and Substitutions:
You can substitute the soy milk with any non-dairy milk of your choice. You can also use coconut oil instead of vegan butter. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
Storage:
Store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Tips and Notes:
If you don’t have a cookie cutter, you can use a small glass to cut out the cookies. Make sure to flour the glass before cutting the cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are Thin Mints vegan?
The traditional Thin Mints are not vegan, but you can make vegan Thin Mints at home using our recipe. What other Girl Scout Cookies are vegan?
The only two vegan Girl Scout Cookies are the Thin Mints and the Peanut Butter Patties (Tagalongs).
Recipe 2: Vegan Peanut Butter Patties (Tagalongs)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp soy milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the vegan butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and soy milk to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles using a cookie cutter.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes and let them cool completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the vegan chocolate chips and peanut butter together.
- Spread a spoonful of the peanut butter mixture on top of each cookie.
- Refrigerate the cookies until the peanut butter mixture is set.
- Drizzle the remaining chocolate mixture on top of each cookie.
- Refrigerate the cookies until the chocolate is set.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 110
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 55mg
Total Carbohydrates: 13g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 7g
Protein: 2g
Cooking Time:
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Equipment:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie cutter
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy these cookies with a glass of almond milk or your favorite non-dairy milk.
Variations and Substitutions:
You can use any nut butter of your choice instead of peanut butter. You can also use dark chocolate chips instead of vegan chocolate chips.
Storage:
Store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Tips and Notes:
Make sure to let the peanut butter mixture set before drizzling the chocolate on top.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are Tagalongs vegan?
The vegan version of Tagalongs is called Peanut Butter Patties and is available from the Girl Scouts. You can also make vegan Tagalongs at home using our recipe. What other vegan desserts can I make?
There are plenty of vegan desserts that you can make at home, such as vegan brownies, cupcakes, and cheesecake. The possibilities are endless!
Personal Thoughts
Who says vegans can’t enjoy Girl Scout Cookies? With these two recipes, you can enjoy your favorite cookies without any animal products. The Thin Mints and Peanut Butter Patties are my personal favorites, and I’m thrilled that I can make them at home. The best part is that they taste just as good, if not better, than the traditional Girl Scout Cookies. I encourage you to try these recipes out for yourself and share them with your friends and family. Happy baking!