Delicious alternative
Ok, the Girl Scouts is an enriching program that I can proudly say I was part of.Waiting for GS Thin Mints all year long is outrageous, and the cost of them is also. I won’t get into the politics behind the sale proceeds that actually goes to the troops – this post is about a delicious knock off that satisfies your fix for those Thin Mint cookies in the off-season.
The product is Fudge Covered Mint Cookies by Family Gourmet via Family Dollar Services, Inc.
They are fantastic! The main difference is that the cookie itself is a vanilla cookie – but I am telling you, that can be overlooked. Yes, that does make the depth of the cocoa flavor that you would find in the GS version, but honestly, not a dealbreaker. Trust me, at $1.50 a box in Central PA – its worth the trade off, and still satisfies the craving for those dastardly cookies.Nutritionally, four is a serving at 160 calories, and 8 grams of fat – I am sure it is comparable. Remaining a luxury treat at that level of nutrition.
As far as I know, they are available all year round.
Family Dollar has their version Samoas and Tagalongs too – Fudge Covered Coconut Caramel Cookies and Fudge Covered Peanut Butter Cookies. So, when Suzy stops by next February with her green sash about, use that as your opportunity to try something new!
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