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“A cookie may be called Trefoils when baked by one baker and Shortbread when baked by the other. The two cookies look and taste similar, but the name of the cookie and the recipe may be different,” the Girl Scouts say on their website.
Why are Girl Scout cookies called Trefoils?
4. Trefoil is a leafy metaphor for the Girl Scout promise. A trefoil, in case you didn’t know, is a kind of three-leafed plant—hence the shape of the shortbread cookie with the same name. The word trefoil comes from the Latin trifolium, “three leaf.”
Trefoils
Trefoils are now called Shortbread, Tagalongs are Peanut Butter Patties and the Do-si-do is a Peanut Butter Sandwich cookie. The Thin Mint will not change names. It is the sacred cow (and best-seller) of all Girl Scout cookies.
What is the Girl Scout trefoil?
GIRL SCOUT TREFOIL “Trefoil” means three leaves. Each leaf in the traditional or contemporary Girl Scout trefoil stands for a part of the Girl Scout Promise – 1) to serve God and my country, 2) to help people at all times, and 3) to live by the Girl Scout Law.
In all, there are seven Girl Scout cookies that have noticeable differences between bakers: Thin Mints, S’mores, Caramel deLites/Samoas, Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs, Peanut Butter Sandwich/Do-si-dos, Shortbread Cookies/Trefoils, and Lemon Cookies/Savannah Smiles.
What is the best selling Girl Scout cookie?
Thin Mints
According to Girl Scouts of the USA, Thin Mints are the top-selling cookie, followed in descending sales order by Caramel deLites/Samoas, Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos/Peanut Butter Sandwiches, and Trefoils/Shortbread.
shortbread cookies
Trefoils, or “Shortbreads”, are shortbread cookies made in the shape of the Girl Scout trefoil. The national Girl Scout organization reviews and approves all varieties proposed by the baking companies, but requires only three types: Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos, and Trefoils.
What do Trefoils taste like?
These buttery, crunchy cookies with toffee pieces are what Trefoils would taste like if they had any personality. They are simple-looking cookies with a relatively unimaginative name, but their salty-sweet flavor is amazing. I could easily down an entire box of these in about 10 minutes.
What flavor is Trefoil?
Trefoils. Trefoils are a true classic. These are traditional shortbread cookies shaped to match the Girl Scout logo. These are crispy without being too dry, and they have a very buttery flavor.
Do Trefoils have eggs?
Shortbread: also known as Trefoils. Caramel Chocolate Chip: contains both milk and eggs.
What is the Guide Trefoil?
Trefoil Guild is an adult section of Guiding that links; Girl Guide Members, former Members and those new to Guiding. Trefoil Guild looks to connect women who are either actively involved in Guiding or have a history with Guiding.