This Copycat Tagalong Cookies Recipe is something to really get excited about.
Made with a homemade shortbread cookie base, these cookies are crunchy and chocolatey with a taste of creamy peanut butter in every bite.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What are tagalong cookies?
Tagalong cookies are a popular Girl Scout Cookie featuring a peanut butter topped cookie coated in a layer of milk chocolate.
I like how this recipe recipe can be made any time of the year when you are feeling like enjoying them.
Have you tried my Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls
Those chocolate peanut butter buckeye balls are made with graham cracker crumbs and melted chocolate. Both this recipe for copycat Tagalong cookies and that recipe for buckeye balls are tasty treats that can be made with peanut butter and chocolate.
Milk chocolate chips are used to coat these cookies. You can find milk chocolate chips for melting here.
Why we love homemade tagalongs.
This inspired cookie is so much like the original. Making these cookies means that you can enjoy them any time of the year.
Here is what else we like about this recipe.
- The crunchy buttery cookie is perfectly complemented by the creamy peanut filling and the chocolate coating.
- This cookie is nostalgic to many of us making this an even better treat.
- The ingredients used to make this cookie recipe are basic cookie ingredients that you may already have on hand.
- Personalizing these cookies is as easy as adding chopped nuts on top or using dark or white chocolate to coat your cookies with.
- These cookies are great with a glass of milk or cup of coffee.
- About everyone will enjoy these cookies.
Ingredients needed to make tagalong inspired cookies.
For the shortbread cookies.
- Butter. Your butter should be softened to room temperature. If you are using unsalted butter you can add a half teaspoon of salt to the flour.
- Powdered Sugar. You can use a small whisk or a fork to break up any lumps.
- Vanilla Extract. Added for a bit of flavor balance.
The peanut butter filling.
- Peanut butter. Use creamy peanut butter.
- Powdered Sugar. Again, break up any lumps if needed first.
- Vanilla Extract. Added for a flavor balance.
For the chocolate coating .
- Chocolate Chips. Milk chocolate chips that can be used for melting work best in this recipe.
- Coconut Oil. Used to smooth out the texture of the melted chocolate.
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Tips for making the best copycat Tagalong cookies.
Refrigerating the dough is important to this recipe. This will make it easier to cut out the shapes of the cookies for baking .
More helpful tips for you.
- Short on time? Instead of making your own shortbread cookies you can use premade shortbread cookies.
- Not a fan of shortbread cookies? You can use another crunchy cookie such as butter cookies.
- Or if you are not a fan of peanut butter, you can use another nut butter such as almond butter.
- To dip the cookies, in order to coat them with chocolate, use a shallow bowl for your melted chocolate. Then a fork can be used to dip them into the chocolate.
- Coconut oil is used for the chocolate coating because it is able to harden correctly as a covering for the cookie. While you could use another oil, coconut oil really is the best choice.
- You can drizzle additional melted chocolate over your cookies to make a design or for holiday season you can sprinkle some holiday sprinkles on top.
How to make Copycat Tagalong Cookies
Prep Time : 25 minutes .
Bake Time: 15 minutes .
Servings: 24 cookies .
- Shortbread Dough. In a large mixing bowl beat together your butter and powdered sugar until fluffy (about seven minutes) stopping to scrape down the sides occasionally. Then scrape down the sides of the bowl and add your flour and then mix the ingredients until combined.
- Refrigerate. Transfer your cookie dough to a piece of parchment or wax paper. Shape the dough into a square and then wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Bake. Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a rimmed baking sheet (or two) for nonstick. Parchment paper or a baking mat can work. Roll the cookie dough out to a half inch thickness and use a round cookie cutter to cut the cookies out. Place the cookies about an inch apart on the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the cookies begin to brown around the eds. Allow the cookies to fully cool.
- Peanut Butter Filling. Beat together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Then carefully place a dollop on top of each cookie and spread it over the top of the cookie (thicker on top and tapered to the sides of the cookies (image 2).
- Chocolate. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt together the chocolate and coconut oil, stopping to stir every 30 seconds.
- Coat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Then use a fork or a spoon to dip each cookie into the melted chocolate and then place it onto the baking sheet to set (Image 3).
- Set. Transfer the baking sheet to your refrigerator and refrigerate until fully set.
Expert Tip 👉 Overbaking your cookies can result in dry and crumbly cookies that will not hold up to the filling and covering. Also, allow your cookies to cool completely before adding the filling and dipping them into chocolate to prevent the chocolate and peanut butter from melting.
How to store Copycat Tagalongs
Once your cookies have fully cooled and set, they can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, Tagalong style cookies should keep for about a week when refrigerated or up to a few months when frozen.
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Copycat Tagalong Cookies Recipe,
Ingredients
For the shortbread cookies.
- 2 cup Flour.
- 1 cup Butter --softened to room temperature.
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
For the peanut butter filling.
- ¾ cup Peanut butter --creamy
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
For the chocolate coating
- 2 cups Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil.
Instructions
- Shortbread Dough. In a large mixing bowl beat together your butter and powdered sugar until fluffy (about seven minutes) stopping to scrape down the sides occasionally. Then scrape down the sides of the bowl and add your flour and then mix the ingredients until combined.
- Refrigerate. Transfer your cookie dough to a piece of parchment or wax paper. Shape the dough into a square and then wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Bake. Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a rimmed baking sheet (or two) for nonstick. Parchment paper or a baking mat can work. Roll the cookie dough out to a half inch thickness and use a round cookie cutter to cut the cookies out. Place the cookies about an inch apart on the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the cookies begin to brown around the edges. Allow the cookies to fully cool.
- Peanut Butter Filling. Beat together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Then carefully place a dollop on top of each cookie and spread it over the top of the cookie (thicker on top and tapered to the sides of the cookies).
- Chocolate. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt together the chocolate and coconut oil, stopping to stir every 30 seconds.
- Coat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Then use a fork or a spoon to dip each cookie into the melted chocolate and then place it onto the baking sheet to set.
- Set. Transfer the baking sheet to your refrigerator and refrigerate until fully set.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
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