What if we turned a Huguenot torte into a cookie? | Photo via Flickr
Wake up and smell the flour (and sugar). Girl Scout Cookie season is upon us — and our local council, the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina, are slinging sweet treats around town.
One question: After the Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs are all gone, what will we eat? In that disastrous scenario, we’d love to see these Charleston-inspired cookie ideas come to life:
A Charleston Chewy would be an homage to the famous chocolate bar, named after the dance, but we’re claiming it for this exercise. It would have a chocolate outer layer filled with nougat.
Our next idea is an easy one: Add benne wafers to the menu. The sweet, buttery, sesame-infused cookie would be a great addition to any Girl Scout’s cart.
Our final invention is the Huguenot Torte Crunch, an adaptation of the classic Lowcountry dessert. Combine apples, toasted pecans, and plenty of sugar for Charleston in a bite.
Any other ideas for localized Girl Scout Cookies? Let us know.
Asked
Asked
What’s your favorite Girl Scout Cookie?
A. Thin Mints B. Samoas/Caramel deLites C. Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs D. S’mores E. Something else
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For what it’s worth, Samoas are the superior Girl Scout Cookie, in my not-so-humble opinion. I already have some loaded into my cart and they will be on their way to my doorstep imminently.
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