Homemade Tagalongs bring all the nostalgic charm of the beloved Girl Scout cookie, but with a fresher, richer, and more indulgent flavor that only comes from making them in your own kitchen. These cookies start with a buttery shortbread base—crisp, delicate, and just sweet enough to balance the bold flavors layered on top. The moment you take a bite, the textures mingle beautifully: the snap of the cookie, the creamy peanut butter center, and the smooth chocolate coating that melts ever so slightly on your tongue.

What makes homemade Tagalongs truly special is the peanut butter layer. Instead of a thin smear, you get a generous dollop of sweet, salty, silky peanut butter that elevates the whole cookie. It feels like the perfect ratio—plenty of peanut butter without overwhelming the base. When paired with a glossy chocolate shell, you end up with a delightful balance of richness and crunch, the kind of harmony that keeps you coming back for seconds… and thirds.

And while they taste impressively gourmet, Tagalongs are surprisingly simple to make at home. The shortbread dough comes together with minimal ingredients, the peanut butter filling needs no fuss, and dipping them in melted chocolate is oddly therapeutic—almost like a culinary craft project. Plus, the homemade version allows you to control everything: choose darker chocolate, adjust the sweetness, or even use natural peanut butter for a cleaner ingredient list.

These cookies are perfect for gifting, entertaining, or stocking in the freezer for emergency sweet cravings. They hold up beautifully at room temperature and taste even better chilled, where the chocolate becomes snappy and the peanut butter firms into a fudge-like layer. Whether you grew up loving the original Tagalongs or you’re discovering them for the first time, the homemade version offers an elevated, deliciously satisfying twist that feels both nostalgic and new.

Interactive Recipe: Homemade Tagalongs

🥜 Homemade Tagalongs (Peanut Butter Patties)

A healthy, homemade version of the classic peanut butter and chocolate cookie.

This recipe involves chilling the dough and the finished cookies to ensure the peanut butter and chocolate layers set perfectly for a clean, professional finish.

Prep Time (min)

Cook Time (min)

45+

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