Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Homemade Tagalong Cookies recreate Girl Scout favorite with buttery shortbread base, creamy peanut butter filling, and milk chocolate coating capturing perfect salty-sweet crunch.
This copycat treat makes 24 cookies in 90 minutes plus chilling perfect cookie swaps parties or anytime craving.
Why This Recipe Works
Shortbread’s high butter ratio creates crisp tender contrast to gooey peanut butter. Powdered sugar stabilizes filling preventing oily separation. Tempered chocolate provides snap sealing moisture. Chilling between layers prevents sliding mess. Vanilla extract rounds peanut sharpness balancing flavors.
Ingredients & Prep
Cookies: 1 cup unsalted butter softened, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, 2 tsp vanilla extract. Filling: 1½ cups creamy peanut butter Jif/Skippy, ½ cup powdered sugar sifted, 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened, 1 tsp vanilla. Chocolate: 16 oz milk chocolate chips or bars chopped, 2 tsp vegetable oil optional shine.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat oven 350°F. Line baking sheets parchment. Beat butter sugar fluffy 3 minutes. Add vanilla. Whisk flour baking powder salt gradually mix until dough forms. Roll ¼-inch thick cut 2-inch rounds. Bake 10-12 minutes pale golden cool completely. Beat peanut butter butter powdered sugar vanilla spread 1 tsp mound each cookie chill 30 minutes firm. Melt chocolate oil microwave 30-second intervals stir smooth. Dip cookies peanut side down tap excess chocolate place parchment chill 15 minutes set.

Flavor Variations
| Variation Key | Add/Swap | Resulting Twist |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Chocolate | Milk chocolate dark | Sophisticated bitter |
| Pretzel Crunch | Crushed pretzels filling | Salty snack |
| Sea Salt Flake | Pinch fleur sel chocolate | Gourmet finish |
| Almond Joy | Peanut butter almond coconut | Tropical candy |
Storage Tips
Room temperature airtight 1 week. Refrigerate 3 weeks chocolate firms. Freeze 3 months excellent gift shipping.
FAQs
Cookies spreading? Chill dough 30 minutes roll cold. Filling oily? Commercial peanut butter Skippy/Jif essential. Chocolate bloom? Temper properly avoid water.
Conclusion
Homemade Tagalong Cookies rival vending machine bliss through layer-by-layer perfection crisp creamy chocolatey nostalgia.
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Colombian Coconut Limeade delivers creamy coconut silk blended with zesty lime brightness and frosty crushed ice slush. Caribbean coast refresher transforms two humble ingredients into tropical vacation essential. Perfect beachside companion or backyard fiesta star. Ultimate Pinterest summer drink board champion.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients
- Limeade Base:
- 1 cup cream of coconut (Coco Lopez) OR full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 4–5 limes (⅓–½ cup)
- 3–4 tbsp granulated sugar (to taste)
- Slush:
- 2½ cups crushed ice
- Garnish:
- Lime wheels
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
- 1. Juice limes fresh (roll first, maximum yield).
- 2. Add cream of coconut + lime juice + sugar to blender.
- 3. Add crushed ice. Blend high speed 30-45 seconds until slushy smoothie consistency.
- 4. Taste. Add sugar/lime to preference. Quick pulse blend.
- 5. Pour into chilled glasses immediately.
- 6. Garnish lime wheel + mint sprig + coconut sprinkle.
- 7. Serve with straws. Drink immediately before separation.
Notes
- Cream of coconut > coconut milk = authentic sweet creaminess.
- Fresh lime juice = bright acidic balance essential.
- Crushed ice > cubes = perfect slushy texture.
- Sugar timing: Blend first batch, taste, adjust master recipe.
- Glass prep: Chill 15 mins = extra refreshment.
- Batch scale: 4x recipe fills standard pitcher.
- Adult version: 1 oz coconut rum per serving.
- Storage: Drink immediately, separates fast.
- Freezing: Ice cube trays, re-blend later.
- Serves 2-3. Colombian beach vacation unlocked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 oz
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: colombian coconut limeade, limonada de coco, coconut lime slush, tropical limeade recipe, caribbean limeade

