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jaina ([personal profile] jaina) wrote2010-03-13 07:16 pm
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Mmmmmmm girl scout cookies.

Went to the grocery store today and wouldn't you know it, there were Brownies out in front, hypnotizing us all into buying even more Girl Scout cookies. Oh darn.

So I came home and made some more Thin Mint truffles! They were mostly a success the last time I tried them, and judging by the reaction of the boys when I dropped them off at their Trek tournament just now, they were pretty good this time too.

I didn't follow the recipe exactly; I just used one sleeve of Thin Mints, mixed with the crushed Oreos leftover from last time (about six cookies), and added cream cheese until I got the right consistency-- about 2.75 oz or so. It made 20 little truffles. I did better with the dipping this time, but I'm certainly no Bakerella! I think I need to get some paramount crystals if I'm going to be using candy melts in the future. But I liked them enough to take some pictures:

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[identity profile] remba24.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
you are evil. you have taken meth cookies to a whole new crack level.

now my rice cake looks even worse. I really hate dieting during girl scout selling season.

[identity profile] brightcupenny.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
Mwa ha ha. ;-)

Ummm...maybe run more to burn off the meth cookie calories?

[identity profile] remba24.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
I'm still running off the meth cookie calories from last year :)
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[identity profile] lyssie.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
made from real girl scouts? =D

[identity profile] brightcupenny.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
That's what makes 'em taste so good! :D

[identity profile] scruffyrebel.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
Holy crap awesome! I am such a thin mint junkie...I'd love to try making these truffles some time.

[identity profile] brightcupenny.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
Dooooo iiiiit, they are super easy and sooooo good!

[identity profile] flyingcarpet.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, those look amazing. Recipe?

[identity profile] flyingcarpet.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
never mind, I followed your tag and found the link. This will be done in my house, I can guarantee! YUM.

[identity profile] brightcupenny.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! Glad you liked them and found the recipe successfully. :) They are sooooo tasty!

[identity profile] benaequee.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
Ooooo yummy, they look so tasty - great food photo!

[identity profile] brightcupenny.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
They are reeeeeally good-- I'm glad the guys ate them all or I would be stuffing my face with them right now. :) Thanks!
Edited 2010-03-14 22:45 (UTC)

[identity profile] amaz0n-princess.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
whoa... those look awesomely good...

[identity profile] brightcupenny.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Tasty and easy to make, too! ;-)

[identity profile] ladyskada.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh... those look yummy!
Similar to the Cake Balls I make, but tinier and just as yummy!

Must try.

[identity profile] brightcupenny.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, you must try! They're just like cake balls/cake pops only with cookies instead of cake. Mmm...now I want to make cake pops...

[identity profile] wicked-swann.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Looks yummy!

[identity profile] brightcupenny.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you!

[identity profile] anariazar-rel.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
They look soooo good! :D

[identity profile] brightcupenny.livejournal.com 2010-03-14 10:47 pm (UTC)(link)
You know you wanna make some! ;-)

[identity profile] princess-lesa.livejournal.com 2010-03-19 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
oh wow, those look yummy.