Copycat Girl Scout Do Si Do Cookies

Do Si Dos cookies are one of the most chosen cookies of Girl Scout Cookies. That’s is why they are always sold out. Why not create them in your own kitchen? Follow this copycat Girl Scout Do Si Do cookies recipe and you will no longer find yourself haunting for it everywhere. 

All About Copycat Girl Scout Do Si Do Cookies!

Do Si Dos cookies are also known as peanut butter cookies because of their creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between baked oat cookies. These cookies are one of the best sellers of Girl Scout Cookies. Having said that this is a best-seller, you might be spending your time haunting where you can find them as they are always sold out. 

Well, why not create it in your own kitchen? I understand that Do Si Dos from Girl Scout is super delicious. But, homemade ones are heaven. Try it and discover how it can turn out to be one of your favorites. 

Moreover, you can even box them as presents for special occasions too. Not only it will satisfy your sweet craving, but you also have the chance of sharing its sweetness. 

How Long Would It Take to Make the Copycat Girl Scout Do Si Do Cookies?

This copycat recipe will allow you to yield 16 to 24 sandwiches and it will only take you around 30 minutes to make it. To be specific, you will spend 10 minutes for preparation and 12 to 14 minutes bake time. Then, the remaining time will be used as rest time. 

What are the Types of Equipment to Prepare?

Below are the types of equipment that you need to set before you begin the process. Surely, these tools will help you ease the process along the way. 

• Parchment-Lined Baking Sheets. You will need two sets. 
• Hand or Stand Mixer. This will help your mixing become more consistent and of course, easier. 
• Measuring Cups and Spoons. These will be for measuring the ingredients. 
• Piping Bag. To pipe in the filling of the Do Si Do cookies. 
• Small Cookie Scooper. Preferably, 1 to 2 tablespoons capacity. 

What are the Ingredients for the Cookies?

For this copycat recipe, there are two sets of ingredients that must be prepared. The first set is for the cookie dough and the other set is for the cookie filling. Here are the specifics of the ingredients: 

Ingredients for Cookie:

• Unsalted butter. ½ cup at room temperature. 
• Light brown sugar. 1 cup and packed. 
• Egg. 1 piece and is brought to room temperature. 
• Vanilla extract. 2 teaspoons. 
• Creamy peanut butter. ½ cup. 
• All-purpose flour. 1 cup and is scooped and leveled.
• Salt and Baking Soda. ½ teaspoon for each. 
• Quick-cooking oats. 1 cup.

Ingredients for Filling: 

• Creamy peanut butter. ½ cup. 
• Unsalted butter. ¼ cup at room temperature.
• Powdered sugar. 1 and ½ cups. 
• Milk. 1 tablespoon. 

How to Make the Copycat Girl Scout Do Si Do Cookies?

In making this recipe, allow yourself to do the preliminary preparation such as placing the egg in a bowl of warm water to bring it to room temperature, preheat the oven to 350F, and lining 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 

Once done, proceed with baking the cookie dough. In the bowl of a stand mixer or hand mixer, mix together the butter and brown sugar for 2 to 3 minutes until it turns light in color. Then, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the vanilla and egg. Mix well then add in the peanut butter and mix until just combined. Lastly, add flour, salt, baking soda, and the oats.

Subsequently, prepare them for baking. Scoop portions on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for them to spread and bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 10 mins before moving to a wire rack to finish cooling.

While cooling, prepare the filling.  Mix butter and peanut butter together until smooth, add in the powdered sugar and milk and mix on medium-high until smooth and creamy. 

Then, add to a piping bag and cut off the tip to pipe filling on the cookies. Pipe filling onto half of the cookies and top with the other half. You’re done!

How to Store the Do Si Do Cookies?

You can store this copycat girl scout do si do cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Chef’s Notes

As you chef, I have a few notes for you to remember as you go along the baking process. First, make sure to use quick-cooking oats, regular oats will not soften and will create a different texture. Second, make sure you beat enough air into the filling that is smooth.  If it’s not smooth enough it will be difficult to squeeze out of the bags.

Lastly, the cookies are surely going to spread, the cookies pictured are 2 tablespoons capacity, for smaller cookies stick with the 1 tablespoon recommendation on the amazon link.

Chef’s Good News

Do you want to get a printable copy of this tutorial? Well, we just made a step-by-step template of this recipe entitled “How to Make Copycat Girl Scout Do SI Do Cookies” in a pdf file. Feel free to download it and have a creative guide on hand as you prepare the cookies.