Dunkin' Donuts' Girl Scout Cookie Flavors: You're Kidding Me, Right?

Thin Mint, Samoa, Peanut Butter Cookie Samples

It’s no secret that coffee is a part of my daily routine. I need a cup in my hand at every moment during the day, or at the very least sitting right nearby me. I have a cup of strawberry cheesecake flavored coffee sitting next to me as I write this. It only makes sense then that whenever I leave campus, whether it be to shop or out of pure spontaneity, I need to search for a coffee shop. I can’t simply bring a travel mug with me wherever I go. I’d be missing out on some excellent store brewed coffee that makes the world go round. My go-to shop of choice should be no surprise to anyone who has ever left their house: Dunkin’ Donuts.

Dunkin’ is a place I consider to be a slice of heaven. The smell, the sight, the sound of the word “Dun-kin” said in slow motion… chills just went down my spine as we speak. I go to Dunkin’ quite often, several times a week at the very least. I’m always searching for a different flavor combo to add sparks in my life: caramel mocha, toasted almond raspberry, pumpkin spice. The options are endless.

Now, when I heard the new flavors of the month coming to Dunkin’ I almost had a heart attack. Girl Scout cookies are an addiction all on their own, but adding it to coffee? Sign
me up baby.

The three flavors Dunkin’ brought to those of us craving new coffee creations are thin mint, coconut caramel, and peanut butter cookie. I had the brilliant idea to buy all three and inform the world as to whether or not they’re worth it. In support of all coffee lovers (most importantly my addiction), I purchased all three flavors at the same time and proceeded to judge each. Here are my satisfyingly caffeinated findings.

First comes the thin mint coffee. I expected this coffee to be identical to peppermint mocha, which it is for the most part. However, I tasted more chocolate in this drink and this surprise caused my eyes to pop out of my head in ecstasy. The flavor profile slapped me in the face, similar to a box of thin mints thrown at me from across the room. The taste is bold rather than creamy. The boldness knocks your socks off in mint chocolate delicacy. While thin mints aren’t my favorite Girl Scout cookie, they were more than reminiscent in Dunkin’s coffee. In terms of relation to the thin mint, I gave it a 4 out of 5.

The peanut butter cookie flavor is inspired by the Girl Scout do-si-do. Did I enjoy this coffee? Of course I did. It’s coffee and I’ll down it either way. Was it memorable? Sadly, not in any regard. It lacked the scrumptious peanut butter flavor I was hoping for. Instead, it felt like I stuffed a bunch of my grandma’s stale sugar cookies in my mouth out of obligation. The do-si-do peanut butter crumble taste is nearly non-existent. It was creamy rather than bold, but this wasn’t the issue. Had the drink embraced a bolder taste in peanut butter, it would be much more valuable, especially in comparison to the other two flavors. In relation to the do-si-do, I gave it a 1.5 out of 5.

The last blend Dunkin’ has brought to its specialty flavors is coconut caramel, taken from the the Girl Scout samoa cookie. I saved this drink to be judged last because I had high expectations (I may have taken a quick sip as soon as I got the drink, but that’s irrelevant). Samoas are my favorite Girl Scout cookie and were the main inspiration for this review. I must say, as opinionated as I am with coffee, this flavor was the absolute best and most memorable. The mix of coconut and caramel was pure perfection. Each flavor was equal to the other and I thought I was taking a delectable bite out of a crispy samoa. The creamy taste led my mind to believe I was bathing in a caramel jacuzzi; at the same time, Dunkin’ employees threw flaky coconut chips all over me. For all my mind truly knows, this actually happened. I may or may not have found the true love of my life. But in all seriousness, in relation to the samoa, the score is hands down a 5 out of 5.

I am more than pleased with the new Girl Scout flavors at Dunkin’ Donuts. They were spectacular, bold, and for the most part memorable. I wouldn’t recommend the peanut butter cookie if you’re looking for a show stopper, but you can most definitely find your new addiction with the thin mint or the coconut caramel. I will be frequenting Dunkin’ more often than normal as long as these flavors stick around. I guess I can throw away any hopes for a loaded bank account.