Depending on where you live...the name may change, but if you're ever asked to vote for the best Girl Scout cookie, the resounding answer should always be the same.

Samoas/Caramel deLites!!!!!!

They are just amazing! Yes, dark chocolate and mint are terrific and chocolate with peanut butter is a match made in heaven, but caramel delites are small pieces of perfection. At first, a crunchy cookie, dark chocolate, caramel, and toasted coconut may seem like maybe too much...but is there such a thing???

For many years, I was a proud Girl Scout- making it through Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. With an older sister and a mother, who was one of her Girl Scout leaders, I experienced many of the joys...TWICE. earning badges, camping, sit-upons, singing about frogs in the microwave, and roasting on our handcrafted buddy burners!

After all these years, I find it comforting that while there have been a few updates to the cookie lineup- some things have remained the same! Why mess with excellence!?!

Ok...true perfection would be creating a gluten free Samoa. Maybe someday...

With this baked oatmeal, we can pay homage to our favorite sweet treat, no matter what time of year it is! 

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Ingredients in Samoa Baked Oatmeal

• Coconut Oil or Butter
• Applesauce
• Brown Sugar
• Maple Syrup
• Vanilla
• Eggs
• Baking Powder
• Milk (can use dairy free)
• Flour (I use oat flour)
• Old-Fashioned or Rolled Oats
• Coconut Flakes
• Dark Chocolate Chips
• Caramel Sauce

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Girl Scouts of America

In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low gathered a small group of young ladies together. She wanted them to "meet the world with courage, confidence, and character." Over the years, this tribe has grown into almost 2 million participants. Here, girls learn wilderness skills, leadership skills, and how to help others.

To learn more visit: Girl Scouts

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