I think I have only another day or so left in me for this Girl Scout cookie extravaganza and since I have been recreating every Girl Scout cookie I ever cared about it is only reasonable that I make Gluten Free Vegan Do-Si-Dos.Funny how when you are told you can never have something again because it makes you sick, you crave it all the more. It’s almost as if you create this dreamworld in your mind of what said “off limit” food really tastes like.
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I say this because for the past week I have been going crazy with this Girl Scout cookies series {my own “off limit” food}. The build-up and the memory of these cookies have a bigger impression in my mind than the actual experience itself. Don’t get me wrong–these recipes are delightful and should you choose to partake in the making of them, you will be quite pleased, absolutely. However, when you are forced to make all of the varieties that you remember of your past packed into one week, you realize…they are just cookies. I have leftovers galore sitting in my freezer now. Homemade Thin Mints still sit in my freezer! Did you hear me? That has never happened. I’m afraid I believe the luster has gone…
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Crunchy peanut butter cookies sandwiching a creamy peanut butter filling, these Gluten Free Vegan Do-Si-Dos recreate the Girl Scout cookie version right in your own home!
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Gluten-free Vegan Do-Si-Do Cookies
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 24 Cookie Sandwiches 1x
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Cookies:
- 1 1/4 c. Cara’s All Purpose GF Flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 c. dairy free butter, room temp
- 1/2 c. peanut butter, creamy
- 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp. aquafaba (brine from can of chickpeas)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Peanut butter filling:
- 1/3 c. peanut butter
- 3 Tbs shortening
- 1/3 c. powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add aquafaba and vanilla and blend until just combined.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt and blend until just combined.
- Separate dought into 2 halves. Flatten and wrap each section with parchment paper. Chill for 2+ hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper until 1/4-1/2″ thick. Cut circles out of dough with a 2-2 1/2″ fondant cutter. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until brown along edges. Cool on baking sheet.
- With an electric mixer, blend peanut butter and shortening for the filling. Slowly add powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Scoop filling onto one cookie and then place other cookie on top. Gently press down and allow to set.
- Best if eaten within a day or two. Refrigerate if desired.
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Those damn Girl Scouts are so brilliant; they are like drug pushers that disappear 9 months out of the year, leaving you grasping onto the memory of what you remember it tasted like.
Maybe it’s the same with most things in life. We spend so much time wishing things were as they were in the past {especially when we are told we cannot go back there again} when the reality is that maybe it’s more about what we think we remember to be the truth that we build up in our heads. Maybe our memories are best to be kept in the past. So for now, I will enjoy the moment…And when I begin to crave Girl Scout cookies, I will pull up this post and remember that I still have cookies in my freezer.
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i can’t wait to make these!!! are the “1/3 potato starch 1/4 arrowroot powder” measurements supposed to be cups or tsp?
Oooh, I wish I had the composure to go, buy myself a glass of peanut butter and keep it in my cupboard as long as it takes to try out all those tempting peanut-butter-recipes. This won´t take just one high-calorie “only tasting the dough” – day. I´m certain of that.
Any ideas how I could prevent myself from pitching into that glass of smooth and creamy happiness ?
You are asking the wrong girl! I am looking for someone currently to help me with my terrible sugar addiction 🙂 Good luck! xo
I’ll take some Thin Mints and put them out of their misery.
You’re right…Girl Scouts are evil. Here’s the thing though: if we did get their cookies all year, we’d be rolling around and taking them for granted. (Same thing goes with those amazing sunsets and other cool things.) Human nature…so complicated
ha! We are a complicated mess, aren’t we? And you are so right! {Which is why the Girl Scouts are up to no good and cannot be trusted}.They have been plotting something against us…I’m sure of it. xo! Sending you a box of frozen Thin Mints…
WHAT?! are you telling me that you’re leaving those POOR THIN MINTS to just sit in your freezer forever?! They must be miseraaablllle. Feel free to send them on over here, okay?
These are my all time favorite cookie!!!!!!!! Oh I’m so excited and can’t wait to make these!!
I always crave things and foods that are off-limits, SOOO true!
I made them just for you 🙂 xo
Those are some very tasty looking sandies! I love the cute little milk glass sitting alongside them.
The size of that glass (very tiny!) is the only size that will picture well with my camera 🙂 I love it too. xo
Man, I really want to actually experience a Girl Scout Cookie – I see all these “versions” in blogs, but we have nothing like it here Down Under… another strange phenomenon from the US, no? So the Girl Scouts sell them once a year right? We have Girl Guides here, but they only sell 1 type of really boring, plain cookie – BOO. Your versions sounds like a mouth party fo sho 😉
Total Booooo! Only 1 kind of cookie? Total snooze, indeed! But at least now you have all of these recipes at your fingertips so you be a part of the GS craze that us crazy Americans go goo-goo over 🙂
BOO!
You’re cookies are looking pretty bomb, Cara. I’ve been staying away from baking lately, but these almost tempted me. Almost.
I like how you’re getting all philosophical about your cookies, too. I got wicked philosophical about this banana I was eating today – you know, I thought, “I’m eating this right now because I’m hungry. And I’m hungry because I’ve used up all of my energy. Or because it’s lunch time at work right now and I’m supposed to eat, otherwise my co-workers will insist that I have an eating disorder, but then how do I know this is really food? Who told me a banana was a food? Shit. I finished my banana”. I have endless conversations with myself like this at work.
Oh, and by the way, Ashlae is totes a hipster. Totes.
See? This is why I love you! I want to converse with you in my own head as well 🙂 We would talk about bananas, rice, eating disorders that we both are accused of having–hell, we could even explore all avenues of water… The possibilities are endless with you and me! And yes, Ashlae is TOTES a hipster. Makes me laugh that she is so against being called that. hehehe
Rice? How did rice come into this? haha. I don’t really like rice, but if you wanted to talk about it, I’m sure I would have lots to say about it.
All hipsters are against being called a hipster. That’s how we know she is one.
Oh by the way, I saw your Facebook profile picture from Ash’s Ohladycakes Facebook. It reminded me of this : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scream
Rice because it is a food. No particular reason for why I brought it up–just random ramblings 😉
And I was going more for the Janet Jackson look on her video with Michael on the video Scream…but I will take the painting The Scream as my inspiration as well 🙂
Those rotten sandwich cookies are THE cookies that always get me. I am so going to try your version. Thank you.
I love how you refer to them as rotten. They are delightfully annoying, aren’t they? 🙂
oh yeah, delightfully annoying in every delicious crumb. And I’m sure your version is less annoying and not at all rotten and equally delish. : )
Oh stop, Kelly–you are making this girl blush 🙂 ha!
Cara – these are all looking so good! My sister is avoiding gluten, so I am *helping* her out with these goodies. 😉
You are doing the Lord’s work, my friend 🙂 Anything and everything in the name of helping–even if it means researching, baking, and taste-testing recipes…so be it! You are brave! hehe
i love the last picture.. perfect rounds.. perfectly balanced:)) i dont know how you have the patience to make such pretty cookies.. mine are always goopy random shaped things.. coz i know i will finish half of them within the hour.. unless of course i plan to send some to someone.. then maybe i put a little extra effort:) no one likes pb in my house.. but we love almond butter.. so thats what will go in these cookies..
i agree with frugalfeeding.. i am missing the super fun titles!
Sorry I disappointed with the lack of creative titles. I have been writing my posts late at night and so I haven’t been on my A-game. I know, I know–not an excuse! I will try better for next time. {You and Nick have me sweating now!} But I’m hoping the perfectly round cookies make up for it a little bit, no?
of course!:))
Man, you guys are tough to please 🙂 hehe
Girl scout pushers!!! I asked a group of those little troublemakers if they had a dimebag of dos-dos to sell me. Not a good day for me.
You have to watch out for the new sting operations that are popping up. The feds are mixing with the girl scouts and are hammering down on people for that. Be careful, GiGi. I don’t want to write you letters while you are in prison again…
I’m careful, I’m careful. Why didn’t you give me a heads up?
Consider yourself warned, friend. You can’t trust anyone these days…
Those cookies look so full of peanut buttery goodness! I would love to open them up and just lick that filling…followed by eating the cookie too of course! I don’t have any attachments to girl scout cookies (never heard of do-si-dos) so I was trying to think of a similar childhood treat that I remember being better than it actually was…I can’t think of one though! My sister actually just recreated a peanut butter-chocolate-rice krispie roll that our mom used to make a long time ago, and I still loved it! So I guess the key is not getting to eat that type of thing too often so that it doesn’t lose its novelty….I can see how I would get sick of it if my mom was still making rice krispie rolls every week!
Hmmmmm, rice krispie rolls every week just might be the cure for a food that lost its luster. I really think, however, that it’s more of the “I crave it because I can no longer eat it” even though it might be something you never ate prior to realizing you have dietary restrictions, you know? There is also something about knowing how to make something at home that takes the mystery out of buying it out of the store, you know? That is, unless it’s cupcakes 🙂 hehe
I guess my comparison wasn’t quite the same as a dietary restriction! At least you’re doing yourself (and others) a big favour by coming up with homemade versions of the treats you can no longer have…that way, you’ll have so many new and better options to choose from that you won’t even crave the old ones anymore!
Did I just repeat saying You know, in my last response? Goodness, I need to check my work before I send it out into the public 🙂
I think I am providing people with the opportunity to O.D. on cookies 🙂 hehe
Dosido’s are Justins favorite Girl Scout Cookies along with Tagalongs!
Favorite quote of the day: “Those damn Girl Scouts so brilliant; they are like drug pushers that disappear 9 months out of the year, leaving you grasping onto the memory of what you remember it tasted like”
so freakin’ true! Do they peddle outside of your bank, in the Malls and on the street corners in Cali as they do in NH; they are relentless 🙂
It’s getting absurd because the moms are butting into the peddling. I don’t like that. I want to buy from the girls, not these competitive “stage moms.” Isn’t the whole point in selling cookies to teach these kids how to run a business? *shaking head* The young whippersnappers of these days have no idea of the value of earning a dollar the way we did in our time… haha!
I was kicked out of brownies..never made it to girl guides. HAHA. I do remember the cookies…they really were good. Your photos are awesome!
Okay, you can’t say that you were kicked out of the Brownies without the story that follows. You have me waiting for the dirt! 🙂 And thank you Kirsten!! xo
I could suggest an alternate location for your Thin Mints. Just sayin’…
I do, however, understand. I only think I want these things and then I have them and it’s like, “But can you fold and put away my laundry? No? Bummer.”
Now, are you asking that question before or after you eat those cookies???
Before. It’s the old buying the cow if the milk comes free thing. You don’t want to find yourself head over heels for a cookie only to find out it won’t actually put away the laundry. ‘Cause then you’ll find yourself a slave just for one more bite.
You bring up an excellent point, Meg. Haha!
so my guest room comes with Full Access Pass to that freezer, yes? and to you, because all I want to do is hug you right now. for making all my favorite cookies.
Girl, you won’t need the freezer. Freshly homemade cookies for you every day 🙂 *Hugs*
Love that last photo, lady! And I know what you mean about too much of a good thing. If I have to eat another bowl of soup again, I might lose it. In the South they call it “being foundered” on something. As in, “I made three different kinds of soup this Saturday and after all the taste testing I got foundered on soup.” In the dictionary, as a transitive verb, it means “to disable an animal especially by excessive feeding.” So there you go. We’re foundered. Also, I may have developed verbal diarrhea…
I’m trying a new photo technique Brooke that I stumbled upon by accident. Coming from a great photographer, I greatly appreciate that compliment!! By the way, that soup today: AMAZING! I know I keep saying it but oh well–you will get sick of hearing me by the end of the week 🙂
All those G.S. cookies in your freezer are making me full, which as it happens, is a darn good thing, since my kitchen is still off limits. Plus, you really don’t have to make up silly titles for FrugalFeeding, just tell her to read the directions. I drop letters while typing too but I think you were up for a 2 a.m. feeding. “With an electril mizer” I think it we should enter it into Webster’s and let Frugal define it. Just remember ‘sod’ ‘bugger’ and ‘bullocks (sp?) are already taken. Oh, when shall I send Al out to the mailbox for my cookies? Cara? Cara? helllooooo, Cara?
You better watch it Laurel or NICK from Frugal Feeding (yes, he’s a dude) will get all British up on you 🙂 Wait a minute, you are making fun of my spelling errors aren’t you??? Well! When you start your blog (!!) and come home from a friend’s after having a glass of wine and realize that you still have yet to write your post at 10pm (waaaaay past your bedtime as it is), then you can make fun of me. Until then *briskly turns shoulder* Hmmpf, I’m going home 🙂 hehe
I was just enjoying your creativity, Cara. Would I make fun of poor sleepy you? Up at all hours and still so dedicated? So determined that all her friends should still have their cookies? (Biscuits, Nick) Plus you must REALLY be tired if you’re leaving because it’s Your House! Nick can get as British as he likes. Talk about creative word-smithing! I love them, well, except when I had to explain them to my 13 year old niece whilst watching “4 Weddings and a Funeral.” Why do all those creative terms mean the same thing anyway?
hehehe. I would love to hear your explanation of those creative terms Laurel. You of anyone, I believe, would give great meaning. Entertain me…
Think about two men loving each other very much. At least that’s where it started, groan. Parents everywhere, you have my sympathy.
Keep going…. you have my attention 🙂
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I’ve never seen someone so worked up 🙂 hehehe
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Yeah, those damn Girl Scouts are such drug pushers they forced me to buy 15 boxes for Thom. NO ONE CAN FORCE ME TO DO ANYTHING. But they did. Somehow. In their little green uniforms and stupid smirks on their faces, like.. we’re totally going to get this lady by telling her how much her (ex)boyfriend will love her if she buys him all of these cookies. I really wish they’d just go away already, becuase I’ve been hiding in my house for a week.
And in lighter news, these cookies look divine. Super huge cookie wafers, which I am digging. I never cared much for cookie fillings. Or anything normal people like.
You actually did a really good job remembering what you wrote from this comment. It was almost identical! Both came through, however, one went right to spam 🙂 I bet you it was the Girl Scouts’ fault… They were pissed off at how hipster you are. P.S. How did the whole buying Thom 15 GS cookies so he will love you {more} thing go???
HIPSTER? HIPSTER??????? TAKE IT BACK OR I’M GOING TO SMACK YOU. Did you see the folks at the place we had our *first date*? THEY were hipsters. I am not. TAKE IT BAAAAAAAAACK! It’s the bangs, isn’t it? I need them to cover my huge five-head, ok?
Anyway. Thom hates me because I basically sabotaged his healthy eating/workout regimen. Those silly Girl Scouts don’t know a thing. Just kidding, he doesn’t hate me. He loves me. Of course he loves me.
Also, Jesus, make sure a box of thin mints makes it way to my doorstep. And since you’re Jesus, you already know where I live.
That’s the funny thing about you hipsters. You hate being called that. And no, it’s not the bangs that give it away, it’s your socks 🙂
hahaha hipster socks!
That’s where the socks come up to the hip sockets, right?
Your next bottle of vanillaextract is going to be made with feline urine and shriveled up vanillabeans.
I think the decorative headband you wear around your forehead is too tight. You are getting rather violent now…
Long may the craze last, they look yummy and fun :D. I’m missing the silly titles though… I demand you come up with one for this!
You are so difficult to please! First you think they are too silly, now they are not silly enough. I think I am going to have to start calling you princess from now on 🙂 And the annoying thing is that the silly titles will be making a comeback now because princess demanded it. Man, you are good.
mmm… you can send your leftovers this way 😉 These used to be my faves! I’m excited to make them. I’m doing a recipe link up and I would love to have more vegan/ gf recipes if you want to link any of these! 🙂 http://www.sugarmamabakeshop.com/2012/02/recipe-party.html
Fun! If this non-tech savvy girl can figure it out, I will take a stab at linking some of the recipes up. Thanks Ashley!
OH! These are just adorable and perfect. Love. Love. Love.
You know what’s even more adorable? YOU! 🙂 xo!
YUM YUM! I would love one right now…
Well, this just happens to be your lucky day. I have plenty for you to choose from 🙂
Cara – you are the vegan queen of GF cookies. These look incredible!
bahaha! You are hilarious–I will be awaiting my crown in the mail 🙂 Thank you Nada for being so sweet! xo
those cookies look so amazing. i love how thick the cookies are..they look so perfect.
i completely agree with your post. i used to look back on things a lot, but i’ve realized over the days/months/years that the present is where i want to be. the decisions i’ve made during my entire life have brought me here. and it’s makes me happy 😉
And you being happy makes ME happy 🙂 But why is finding happiness in the moment one of the hardest things we will ever be taught???
Frozen thin mints will be delicious in a couple months – I am sure of that!
I think you are right. After a couple of months of forgetting that they are in there, I will embark upon them and shake my head, not understanding what I was saying about them losing their luster…thanks for the reminder 🙂
Love it. You are SO right. It’s when you are told no that you say, “Um YES!”
Perhaps it’s not such a bad thing to have some frozen treats stored away. 🙂
These look really tasty it’s a crying shame peanuts don’t like me. Will have to think about how I can make them Nina friendly.
You are one talented woman and I always look forward to your posts.
Nina-friendly 🙂 If I ever make packaged food, I will be sure to have that seal of approval!
At least now when I entertain people at my house, I have a wealth of frozen treats to choose from…xo
Nina-Can you have other nuts? Maybe a different nut butter if so, or what about sunflower seed butter? We’ve used cashew butter in place of pb for some recipes and I can’t tell the difference.
Really? Cashew butter is comparable, eh? That is great to know Tammy!