Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge

It’s my favorite time of the year in Arizona, when cool temperatures reign and everyone is outdoors enjoying the sunshine while the rest of the country freezes.  It’s also that time of the year for the Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge, now in its fifth year.  From Feb. 1 – 28, pastry chefs across the Valley and Flagstaff compete to create a winning dessert using one of the Girl Scout Cookie flavors.  To try all 23 desserts would have been a herculean task, but I took some time to explore a few spots in my neighborhood to compile a list of five desserts from a few of my favorite cookie flavors.  I encourage all to taste the creations, and also to buy an extra box or two to try their hand at making a dessert at home.  Or just scarf down a box while watching The Crown.  Either way, it’s all good. xoM

Here is a complete list of all restaurants participating:

Northeast Valley: 

Proof Canteen at the Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort Troon North

The Henry

Covenant

Grape Wine Bistro

The Herb Box Southbridge

The Herb Box DC Ranch

Olive + Ivy

Rusconi’s American Kitchen

Aioli Burger

The Market Restaurant + Bar by Jennifer’s

Ocean Prime

The Thumb

Rita’s at JW Marriott Camelback Inn

Market Street Kitchen

Super Chunk Sweets & Treats

Brat Haus

Flagstaff: 

Silver Pine Restaurant at Little America

Lumberyard

West Valley:

Revolu Modern Taqueria + Bar

Haymaker

Fuego Bistro

Other:

Presidio (Central Phoenix)

Fair Trade Café (Central Phoenix)

All photos by Marci Symington for texAZtaste.com.

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