The Return of the Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge – Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 

The Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge is back for its eighth year! After taking a break in February 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GSACPC is pleased to present the return of the challenge taking place February 1-28, 2022.

Twenty esteemed chefs from venues throughout central and northern Arizona will participate in this year’s friendly competition to create a winning dessert with one of these Girl Scout Cookies: Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils or Lemon-Ups.

“The participating chefs will use their culinary prowess to re-imagine these classic Girl Scout Cookies into a delicious dessert and feature it on their menus throughout the entire month of February. A portion of the proceeds will support Girl Scouting in Arizona,” says says Mary Mitchell, interim Co-CEO for GSACPC.

This year’s competitors – and their tasty creations – are:

 

Aioli Gourmet Burgers

Cookie: Do-si-dos

Dessert: PB&J Napoleon

Description: Buttery phyllo dough layered with strawberry compote, Girl Scout Do-si-dos crumble and a cream made from peanut butter fluff and cream cheese, topped with strawberry coulis and fresh whipped cream.

Address: 10652 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85028

Website: www.aioliburger.com

 

 

Beaver Street Brewery

Cookie: Samoas and Trefoils

Dessert: Coconut and Caramel Tiramisu

Description: Whipped mascarpone layered with bits of Girl Scout Samoas and Trefoils.

Address: 11 S. Beaver St. #1, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Website: beaverstreetbrewery.com (please omit the “www” in print or online as the site will not work with them)

 

 

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails at Hotel Palomar

Cookie: Di-Si-Dos

Dessert: Trifle featuring Girl Scout Do-si-dos

Description: Mouthwatering layers of Grand Mariner, chocolate pudding, peanut butter mousse and a Do-si-dos crumble crust.

Address: 2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Website: www.bluehoundkitchen.com

 

Churn

Cookie: Samoas

Dessert: I Want Suh-Moh-Ah featuring Girl Scout Samoas

Description: This Girl Scout dessert is served one of two ways: as a scoop of specialty ice cream that combines Girl Scout Samoas, chocolate sauce and salted caramel, or as a sundae, which pairs two scoops of the ice cream with Samoas crumbles, brownie crumbles, whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.

Address: 5223 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012

Website: www.churnaz.com

 

 

Geordie’s at Wrigley Mansion

Cookie: Trefoils

Dessert: Peanut Butter and Jelly

Description: This peanut butter mousse with a strawberry gelée center is surrounded by a Girl Scout Trefoil crumble, peanut caramel and fresh blueberries and strawberries. It also has a cocoa glaze and is garnished with a chocolate tuile.

Address: 2501 E. Telawa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Website: www.wrigleymansion.com

 

 

Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery

Cookie: Thin Mints

Dessert: Minty Chocolate Mousse Trifle

Description: Forget Rachel’s disastrous trifle from Friends! This beauty is sweet and smooth thanks to layers of mint-infused chocolate mousse and white chocolate mousse, made even richer with Girl Scout Thin Mint powder. It is topped with Thin Mint crumbles and whipped cream and garnished with berries as well as a bonus Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie.

Address: 1800 S. Milton Road Suite 11, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Website: www.grandcanyonbrewery.com

 

 

Lovecraft

Cookie: Trefoils

Dessert: Coconut-Lime Shortbread Tart

Description: Creamy and dreamy with a little zest, this dessert starts with a coconut and Girl Scout Trefoils crust. Piled atop it is luscious lime filling and then homemade whipped cream.

Address: 3128 E, Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Website: www.lovecraftphx.com

 

 

Lumberyard Brewing Company

Cookie: Trefoils

Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake Jar

Description: This vanilla pudding is amped up by the addition of Girl Scout Trefoils and fresh strawberries, which are all layered in a mason jar and topped with whipped cream.

Address: 5 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Website: lumberyardbrewingcompany.com (please omit the “www” in print or online as the site will not work with them)

 

 

Nook Kitchen

Cookie: Do-Si-Dos

Dessert: Don’t Mind If I Do

Description: Peanut butter panna cotta with Girl Scout Do-si-dos and oatmeal cookie crumbles. It is paired by banana cream and banana fries.

Address: 4231 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Website: www.nookkitchen.com

 

 

OAK on Camelback

Cookie: Tagalongs

Dessert: Peanut Butter Cheesecake Duo

Description: This peanut butter cheesecake has its own mini second helping tagging along! Rich and velvety, the peanut butter cheesecake uses Girl Scout Tagalongs in the recipe and is then topped with chocolate ganache and a cookie crumble topping.

Address: 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Website: www.oakoncamelback.com

 

 

Proof Canteen at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Troon North

Cookie: Thin Mints

Dessert: Peppermint Brownie Dream

Description: This indulgent dessert starts with a fudgy double chocolate brownie. It is then layered with Girl Scout Thin Mints, peppermint cremeux (which is a smoother take on mousse) and brûléed marshmallows.

Address: 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Website: www.proofcanteen.com

 

 

Rusconi’s American Kitchen

Cookie: Samoas

Dessert: Caramel Budino featuring Girl Scout Samoas

Description: A coconut and dark chocolate budino with a Samoa crust and caramel sauce, topped with crumbled Samoas and toasted coconut flakes.

Address: 10637 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85028

Website: www.rusconiskitchen.com

 

 

Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants

Cookie: Tagalongs

Dessert: Phat Elvis Featuring Girl Scout Tagalongs

Description: This decadent dessert pays homage to Elvis’ affinity for peanut butter and bananas. It features a graham cracker crust, peanut butter cheesecake, whipped cream and crumbled Girl Scout Tagalongs mixed with bananas. It is topped with chocolate ganache, brown-sugar bacon and a bonus Tagalong cookie.

Address: 141 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225

Website: www.serranosaz.com

 

 

Shift Kitchen & Bar

Cookie: Thin Mints

Dessert: Mint Chocolate Churros

Description: Hand-made to order, these chocolate churros benefit from a powder made from Girl Scout Thin Mints. Once fried, they are plated with cream cheese whip, mint powder, chocolate sauce, chocolate crunch and a scoop of Earl Grey gelato.

Address: 107 N. San Francisco St. Ste 2, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Website: www.shiftflg.com

 

 

Tarbell’s

Cookie: Do-Si-Dos

Dessert: Peanut Butter and Bacon Crème Brûlée

Description: Enjoy Chef Adrian De Leon’s rich and creamy Peanut Butter and Bacon Crème Brûlée made delicious with Girl Scout Do-si-dos! A brittle layer of melted sugar sits on top of peanut butter custard to create a beautiful mixture of texture and unlikely flavors. Topped with whipped cream, bacon bits and Do-Si-Dos, this dessert combines sweet, savory and rich to bring you an out-of-the-box flavor combination that will surely satisfy.

Address: 3213 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ  85018

Website: www.tarbells.com

 

 

The County Seat

Cookie: Lemon-Ups

Dessert: Level Up Lemon Bar

Description: Talk about an update on grandma’s lemon bar! This twist blends in Lemon-Up Girl Scout Cookies and adds a cheesecake-style topper and some candied lemon peel to round out this take on a classic.

Address: 120 W. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301

Website: www.countyseataz.com

 

 

The Craftsman

Cookie: Lemon-Ups

Dessert: Meyer Lemon Flan featuring Lemon-Ups

Description: This delicate chiffon cake is layered with Meyer lemon flan, Girl Scout Lemon-Ups and Meyer lemon caramel sauce. It is also garnished with bonus cookie crumbles.

Address: 20469 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Website: www.thecraftsmanaz.com

 

 

The Italian Daughter

Cookie: Lemon-Ups

Dessert: Limoncello Cake

Description: In this delectable dessert creation, Girl Scout Lemon-Ups take center stage. This fluffy limoncello sponge cake is filled and frosted with a generous layer of mascarpone cream with limoncello, covered entirely with Lemon-Ups crumbles, finished with a drizzle of lemon oil and served with whipped cream.

Address: 23687 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Website: www.theitaliandaughter.com

 

 

The Mick Brasserie

Cookie: Tagalongs

Dessert: Peanut Butter Dacquoise

Description: Milk and cookies, but make it fashion! This dessert bursts with flavor thanks to peanut chocolate praline crunch with Girl Scout Tagalongs, peanut butter mousse, chocolate ganache. The kicker? It is served with milk foam for the full effect.

Address: 9719 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Website: www.themickaz.com