Tagalong Mallomars

Girl Scout Tagalong cookies have been around since the '70s, channeling peanut butter chocolate lovers. Sure, the cookie is great on its own, but for a fun twist, I discovered marshmallows make them even better. Then the cookie suddenly becomes a mallomar-chocolate-covered, marshmallow-topped cookie. Support your local Girl Scouts by buying a box of Tagalongs and get snacking! Here are a few things to know when making.

Cookie substitutes:
Check around your zip code to see where the troops will be selling cookies. If you need them ASAP, then lean on Amazon. If you’re unable to purchase the original, you can certainly use a few knockoff varieties. While I tested these cookies, I tried chocolate covered nutter butters and Great Value fudge covered peanut butter cookies.

Assembly & freezing:
You might get a little sticky, but that’s all in the fun. Scoop about 2 teaspoons of fluff with another small spoon to help maneuver from container to cookie. Marshmallow fluff has a mind of its own, so work fast. If it starts to shimmy off the cookie, use your finger or the spoon to mound it back on top. Pop the tray in the freezer and allow them to freeze for at least 1 hour. If the fluff falls over the cookie's edge, you should be able to mound it on top since it’s pretty soft.

Chocolate coating:
If you can dedicate time to dipping into melted chocolate, then you’ll get a thicker layer of chocolate coating the cookie, which will also help hold the shape of the fluff. When the chocolate hits the cold cookie, it will begin to solidify. Either way, placing these back in the freezer to solidify will make for better texture.

Storage:
If you don’t anticipate eating right away, store these in the freezer or refrigerator for up to 1 month. Line a container with parchment to prevent any melting and sticking.

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