Description
A scientifically-backed copycat recipe for the classic Girl Scout Do Si Dos, featuring a crunchy oat-based peanut butter cookie and a smooth, maple-sweetened filling. These gluten-free treats focus on precise ratios and emulsification to deliver the perfect nostalgic snap and rich roasted flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (128g) natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup (64g) coconut sugar
- 1 large egg (50g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (20g) old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon (8g) oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter (for filling)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (30g) maple syrup (for filling)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oat flour (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a heavy-gauge baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large glass bowl, vigorously stir the 128g of peanut butter, coconut sugar, and whisked egg for 60 seconds until the mixture is glossy and emulsified.
- Fold in the vanilla, oats, oat flour, baking soda, and sea salt until no dry streaks of flour remain.
- Using a 1/2 tablespoon scoop, portion the dough into 10-12g spheres and roll them smooth between your palms.
- Place spheres on the baking sheet 2 inches apart and gently press each to a thickness of approximately 1/2 inch.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are honey-gold; allow the cookies to rest on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While cookies cool, whisk together the filling ingredients: 1/3 cup peanut butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 1/2 teaspoons oat flour.
- Apply 1 teaspoon of filling to the flat side of a completely cooled cookie, then top with another cookie to assemble the sandwich.
Notes
To ensure your cookies have the perfect texture, always stir natural peanut butter thoroughly before measuring to redistribute the oils. If you find the dough too soft to roll into spheres, chill it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help the fats solidify. For the best sandwich stability, allow the cookies to cool completely before adding the filling to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American