Clone of a Girl Scout Tagalong

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add flour, salt, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. Press dough into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
7. Spread peanut butter over cooled shortbread.
8. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted.
9. Spread melted chocolate over peanut butter.
10. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until chocolate is firm.
11. Cut into bars and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Tagalongs are a classic Girl Scout cookie.
• This recipe is a great way to make your favorite Girl Scout cookie at home.
• You can use any type of chocolate for this recipe, from semi-sweet to dark.