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Tagalong Cookies

Homemade Tagalong Cookies: A Sweet Indulgence You’ll Love

Indulge in these Homemade Tagalong Cookies, reminiscent of the beloved Girl Scout classic, with a buttery shortbread base, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Freezing Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 2 cups Chocolate Melting Wafers semisweet or milk chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutter
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar; cream together until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
  4. Roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thick and cut out shapes using a 2-inch round cookie cutter. Place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  6. Blend together 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Form small discs of the peanut butter mixture, about 1/2-inch thick, and press onto each cookie.
  8. Freeze the assembled cookies for 8–10 minutes to help the filling set.
  9. Melt chocolate wafers in intervals in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip each cookie in melted chocolate and let excess drip off.
  10. Allow cookies to set at room temperature or refrigerate for about 20 minutes until chocolate firms up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup. Ensure butter is softened for ideal mixing. Regular creamy peanut butter is best for a smooth filling.

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