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    Girl Scout Cookies Year Round! 9 Copycat Recipes You'll Love

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    Sometimes simple is good, and that's exactly the reason this shortbread cookie is a classic. We love the Girl Scout version, but to amp up the flavor we've used real butter instead of soybean... more 
    Trefoils-
    Sometimes simple is good, and that's exactly the reason this shortbread cookie is a classic. We love the Girl Scout version, but to amp up the flavor we've used real butter instead of soybean and palm oil.

    Ingeredients
    2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
    1/2 cup sugar
    3/4 teaspoon salt
    tiny pinch ground ginger
    1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
    2 cups all-purpose flour


    1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in salt, ginger, and lemon zest. Mix to combine. Slowly add in flour, and mix until well combined, but do not overmix. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

    2. Roll out dough 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes. Place on a cookie sheet, at least an inch apart and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until almost starting to brown on the edges.

    Now the only thing you need is some amazing hot chocolate for dipping! less 
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    Tue, Nov 8, 2011 5:57 PM EST
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    It's Girl Scout cookie season, and though we're totally buying a box (or five), there's no reason we can't make them at home too.



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