It’s that time of the year where you can’t walk into a grocery store or Target without running into cute little girls pedaling those addictive boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. You might usually pour a big tall glass of milk to dunk those cookies in. I even like the Trefoils with a nice cup of tea. But the grown-up way to enjoy them is with these Girl Scout Cookie Wine Pairings:
Thin Mints
Ah, Thin Mints. I think those are just about everyone’s favorite. What’s not to love? Dark chocolate enveloping a mint flavored cookie. The great news is that wine and chocolate is a kick-ass pairing! Because of the mocha flavors and complex layers of spice in Syrah, it was made for pairing with dark chocolate.
Try 2009 Fable BOBBEJAAN Syrah $48 per bottle.
Samoas
Sweet and little bit salty, samoas are so addictive with the gooey caramel, toasted coconut, and of course chocolate. The slightly carbonated and lightly sweet Lambrusco compliments the rich Samoa very nicely. With earthy notes and flavors of red and black fruits, the mix of sweet and bubbly brings out the salinity of the Samoas.
Most Lambruscos cost less than $20. The best come from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy.
Trefoils
Not everyone’s favorite, but I love the buttery shortbread Trefoils. And a serving size is five cookies compared to just two Samoas for about the same amount of calories. Just saying… Sparkling wines and champagne cuts through the rich buttery flavor of the cookie. True champagnes can be expensive, but a fizzy Italian Prosecco is a match made in heaven with the Trefoil.
Try Ca’ Salina Rivete Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut $12 per bottle.
Tagalongs
Tagalongs, or Peanut Butter Patties, are the Girl Scouts’ version of the Reese Peanut Butter Cup. Like Samoas, they are a sweet and salty flavor combination. But is there a wine with a taste complexity that can handle peanut butter? A port from Portugal is the perfect pairing with peanut butter. Say that five times fast!
Try a 10-year old Tawny Port from Portugal’s Duoro Valley. You’ll find them for around $20 per bottle.
Marlene says
Sounds yummy. Going out to get my Girl Scout cookies. A treat for me and a helping hand for the girl scouts
Jennifer Dombrowski says
Girl Scout cookies are yummy! I wish they sold them all year long.
Maria says
Interesting combo – I’m gonna give this one a try!
Jennifer Dombrowski says
Let us know what you think Maria!
Jennie says
definitely saving this!! nothing beats girl scout cookies and wine!!
Jennifer Dombrowski says
Jennie, I think we can pair wine with just about anything! 😉
Jess says
Thank you! Now the next time I eat an entire box of girl scout cookies, as long as I have the right wine, I can feel like it’s it’s a deliberate fancy indulgence rather then just my inability to resist samoas.
Jennifer Dombrowski says
LOL Jess! It is so hard not to eat the entire box. I’ll admit that our box of Samoas didn’t last long after our photo session.
Heather says
I knew I was missing something tonight with my wine – cookies! I haven’t seen any for sale yet but will be keeping my eyes peeled!
Jennifer Dombrowski says
Perfect timing for you to be in the US, Heather! I had to order my Girl Scout Cookies online from a wonderful mom and blogger willing to ship to me in Italy.
Raenee thompson says
Type in cookie locator and enter zip code. That will tell you all the booths in your area
Beth says
Ugh, I totally forgot Girl Scout cookie season is almost here! Oh how I miss some of those cookies. Once I’m back in the US, I’ll have to give some of these pairings a try– especially that Samoa + Lambrusco one!
Jennifer Dombrowski says
You’ll have to let us know how you like the pairing Beth!
Katherine Belarmino says
I find thin mints also go well with a nice dark ale (since that’s what’s happening right at this very moment). 🙂
Jennifer Dombrowski says
Sounds like another fabulous grown-up way to enjoy your cookies Katherine!
Devlin @ Marginal Boundaries says
I need some thin mints shipped to me post haste!
Jennifer Dombrowski says
I bet you can find a competitive Girl Scout mom willing to ship to you Devlin! We did!
Gina says
Oh my gosh, I so love your fun wine pairings! This is awesome. Samoas are my absolute favorites – now I’ll have to try your recommended pairing with it!
Jennifer Dombrowski says
Thanks Gina! Let us know how you like the pairings!
Abby says
Love this
Kirsten says
Never in a million years would I have thought to do this! Fun!!
Rachelle says
OMG! Wine pairings with GIRL SCOUT COOKIES! Kill me now! LOL! This reminds me of the time my friend Katie and I paired Cadbury Egg Ice Cream (yes, it exists) with wine and binge watched Downton Abby before visiting some film locations. Good times. 😉
Nutmeg Nanny says
What a fun post! I LOVE me some Girl Scout cookies. Now, if I only I could find someone selling them around here!
Tiia says
Haha, what a fun idea!! I need cookies and wine NOW xx
Jennifer says
Love this! Such a great post. I’d never thought about pairing wine with Girl Scout cookies before, now I can’t stop thinking about it 🙂
Jennifer Dombrowski says
Give it a try and let us know how you like it! Which is your favorite Girl Scout Cookie?
ITINERE says
Awesome combination Samoas with Lambrusco!
We are a tour operator incoming in Reggio Emilia, Emilia Romagna – Italy.
We will love to have you here so as to discover our Lambrusco of Reggio Emilia as well!
Come visit us! We will bring Lambrusco wine, just bring biscuits 🙂
ITINERE
Jennifer Dombrowski says
Ciao! Please email us at [email protected] and we’d be happy to discuss working with you.