Homemade Do-Si-Dos
As an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Peanut Butter lovers- these are the cookies for you! Crunchy peanut butter oatmeal cookies are sandwiched around a creamy peanut butter filling. Just like the original Girl Scout Cookie, only better! Naturally gluten-free.
Do you know Do-Si-Dos? Those peanut butter oatmeal sandwich cookies? The Girl Scout Cookie, I mean. Gosh, my dad and I used to HOUSE a box of those babies. My dad was a peanut butter addict, like most guys, it seems. He passed his love along to me, and when Superbowl season draws near (even though I'm not much of a football fan) and I think about dude food, peanut butter desserts just pop into my head.
A couple weeks ago, I was remembering how much I used to love Do-Si-Dos. Well, actually, I was remembering the cookies, but couldn't quite put my finger on what they were called. I was thinking they were Pitter-Patters. I swear I can still picture the packaging. It was like an aqua-blue color, and it had one of those slide-out plastic tray thingies, like you have with Oreos. My searches came up empty. Or rather, wrong. Pitter-Patters do not look like that. Pitter-Patters do not have that nutty, hearty, oatmeal thing going on. And they don't have that signature little hole in the middle, where the creamy peanut butter buttercream filling peeks up through. I love that little hole with the filling peeking up through.
The hole is optional, obvs. I made it with the pointy end of a Wilton #10 piping tip.
Do-Si-Dos have the hole. So I guess these are Do-Si-Dos and not Pitter Patters.
Whatever you call them, they will satisfy your peanut butter craving. They are SO peanut-buttery. Peanut-buttery to the max. The cookie itself is pretty much pure peanut butter, with just a little sugar and egg added to hold them together. (Did you notice they're flourless?) And oatmeal of course. Peanut butter and oatmeal are a match made in heaven. I couldn't resist adding oatmeal and chopped peanuts to my favorite peanut butter cookie, for added texture. And just leaving it at that, they are really awesome. But when you sandwich them around this smooth and peanutty creme filling- oh man.
Totally addictive and perfect for a party or buffet table. If you're looking for an easy dessert that will feed a crowd, travels well, and can be eaten while sitting on the couch (and occasionally popping up and down cheering), you've gotta try this recipe!
More peanut butter goodness for you to bake and share:
PLUS even MORE here.
Ingredients
For the peanut butter oatmeal cookies
- 2 cups (516 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (81 g) gluten-free old fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups (330 g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon (0.75 teaspoon) kosher salt
For the peanut butter creme filling
- ½ cup (129 g) creamy peanut butter
- 2 ounces (56.7 g) cream cheese
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) kosher salt
- 2-3 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) cream or milk
Instructions
Make the peanut butter oatmeal cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir together until combined.
- Scoop balls about 1 tablespoon, and roll/squeeze together to shape (dough may be a bit crumbly but holds together well when pressed).
- Place the balls on the prepared sheet pan and press flat with the bottom of a drinking glass.
- Use a Wilton #10 piping tip to poke a little hole in the center (optional).
- Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges. Cool completely on baking sheets*, then sandwich with filling.
Make the peanut butter creme filling:
- Place the peanut butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and whip until fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time.
- Add the salt.
- Mix in the cream or milk, as needed, to achieve the proper consistency.
These are amazing, and my all time fave Girl Scout cookie --- sharing!
Thanks Sue! They're definitely a top favorite for me too. Thank you so much for sharing!
Never had a Do-Si-Do! Girl Guides of Canada don't have these ones, but I wish they did! I love peanut butter, so these sound AMAZING. Guess I'll just have to make some of my own. Thanks for the recipe, Allie!
Hehe I guess so! I think they'll be worth the trouble, especially if you're a peanut butter lover (like me!). Thanks so much for stopping by, Amanda!
No you didn't!! These look so good, Allie. I think I prefer your homemade version over the real ones!
Haha oh yes I did! Thanks so much Jen and I always do too 😉
Eeeek! I LOVE these Allie! I'm sad I've never had the chance to try the real thing as they sound magical but who cares when I can make THESE! Pinned
Definitely try them out Jessica! They're a peanut butter lover's dream. Thanks so much for pinning sweetie!
Ohh my mouth is watering. And I absolutely love the little hole in the center! Glad to have found your blog 🙂
I'm so glad you like the hole in the center too! I know it's a minor detail, but to me they just aren't Do Si Dos without that hole, lol. Thank you so much Jessie!
LOVE LOVE LOVE! You're too cute!
Hehe back atcha, chica! 😉
YES to homemade cookies! So much love for these peanut butter treats 🙂 Pinning!
Thank you so much Medha!
I loveddddd do-si-dos growing up!! I haven't had them in forever .. I need to just make my own!!
I hadn't either! It was so good to get a taste of them again- and homemade is always better than boxed!
omigosh I love these too! And your homemade version looks SO MUCH BETTER than the GS version (shhh don't tell anyone I said that or they'll revoke my girl scout status) but seriously they look amazing!
Haha your secret is safe with me! Thank you so much Kayle!
These look SO much better than the boxed version!
Thank you so much Nora! And they're gluten free! I bet you could put an even healthier twist on them 😉
These look amazing. Homemade Girl Scout cookies! Combining two favorites for some yummy baking. Pinned to try your recipe.
Thank you so much Theresa! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
I haven't tried Do-Si-Dos! What is wrong with me because these look awesome! Unfortunately, my husband is not a big PB fan, but I am! I think I make up for his lack of. 😉
Well that just means more for you, right?? Thanks so much Malinda!
I've never had a Do-Si-Do, but clearly I've been missing out! This homemade version looks incredible. The texture looks amazing, and I'm pretty sure I could eat that peanut butter creme filling by the spoonful!
Oh totally! I may or may not have done just that 😉
I take anything with oatmeal, especially these do-si-dos. Love these!
Thanks Linda! I've been SO into oatmeal lately too 😉
Yum! I'm a fan of Girl Scout cookies, but your homemade version looks way better than anything from a box!
Thank you! I think homemade is always better. I'm so glad you agree Laura!
Allie, oh my gawd, I LOVE do si do's!!! one of my faves!!! I've never heard of Pitter-Patters! As always, these look incredible!
Do Si Dos, Pitter Patters, and Nutter Butters were always on regular rotation when I was growing up. My dad was a PB fiend! Thank you so much Alice!