Wake up and smell the flour (and sugar). Girl Scout Cookie season is upon us — and our local council, the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, will soon sling sweet treats around town.
One question: After the Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs are all gone, what will we eat? In that disastrous scenario, we’d love to see these Gulf Coast-inspired cookie ideas come to life:
- A Pastelito Patty would be an homage to our Cuban roots. The thin, crispy cookie, would dazzle with guava and cheese flavoring — just like La Segunda’s famed pastries.
- Our next idea is an easy one: Add a strawberry-version of the Peanut Butter Sandwich to the menu. The tart Plant City strawberry-infused cookie would be a great addition to any Girl Scout’s cart.
- Our final invention is the Sour Orange Shortbread, an adaptation of the Old Florida Dessert. Combine sour orange juice, condensed milk, and classic shortbread for Tampa Bay in a bite.
