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F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 1 9 M A C O N M A G A Z I N E | 8 5 Thin Mint White Chocolate Biscotti The Thin Mint's dark chocolate and sharp mint flavor pair with white chocolate in this non-traditional version of a delicious biscotti. Makes 2 dozen. 1 package Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies, divided 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 cups white baking chips, divided Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coarsely chop 16 Thin Mints. Finely crush remaining Thin Mints cookies, reserving for dipping. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into dreamed mixture. Stir in chopped Thin Mints cookies and 3/4 cup baking chips. Divide dough in half. On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, shape each portion into a 12-by-2- inch rectangle. Bake 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on pan with a wire rack for 15 minutes or until firm. Reduce oven setting to 300 degrees. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch slices. Place on baking sheets, bottom side down. Bake 18-20 minutes or until light golden brown. In a microwave, melt remaining baking chips; stir until smooth. Place reserved crushed Thin Mint cookies in a shallow bowl. Dip each cookie bottom into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Dip in crushed Thin Mint cookies. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers. Savannah Smiles Lemon Chiffon Pie The tangy lemon flavor of Girl Scout Savannah Smiles cookies adds a tart crunch to this classic pie. A light and refreshing ending to any meal! Serves 8. 1 (3-ounce) package lemon gelatin 1 cup boiling water 1 package Savannah Smiles, crushed and divided 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1 (8-ounce) tub of whipped topping Prepare the gelatin with hot water only. Refrigerate until it begins to set. Reserve 1/3 cup of cookie crumbs. Combine the remaining cookie crumbs with the butter and stir until coated. Press crust mixture into an 8- or 9-inch pie plate. In a bowl, blend the sugar with the cream cheese. Add the gelatin. Whip. Gently fold in one half of the whipped topping. Spread mixture over crust. Top with remainder of whipped topping. Refrigerate several hours. Garnish with 1/3 cup remaining crumbs just before serving. Optional: also garnish with a few fresh lemon slices. Samoas Toffee Such a toffee you've never tasted – toasted coconut, caramel, chocolate, oh my! Makes about 10 pieces. 2 packages Girl Scout Samoas cookies 2 cups butter 2 cups sugar 1 dash salt Pulse the two packages of Samoas cookies in a food processor until support the Girl Scouts. "Many people choose to purchase cookies that are shipped directly overseas to our military troops," she said. "Usually our troop will have 100-200 boxes that are sent overseas. The military personnel send back pictures of themselves with the cookies. They always love receiving them because it reminds them of home." Most importantly, Rugen noted, the Girl Scout cookie sales program makes a huge impact – especially in preparing girls for a lifetime of leadership, and building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Want to try some of your own creations using Girl Scout cookies as a main ingredient? The recipes here might get you moving in a delicious direction. Buy a few boxes and get started.