{"id":54559,"date":"2017-11-30T17:17:35","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T22:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=54559"},"modified":"2017-11-30T17:17:35","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T22:17:35","slug":"girl-scout-cookie-crunch-returns-steelstacks-4th-year-feb-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=54559","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Girl Scout Cookie Crunch\u2019 Returns to SteelStacks for 4th Year Feb. 25"},"content":{"rendered":"

FEATURED IMAGE: Chef Michael Hoffman (Kids\u2019 Choice and Savory Award winner) of Aramark serving his Bacon Macaroni and Cheese with Shortbread Cookies at the 2017 Cookie Crunch. (Photo byTed Cosgrove)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Unique culinary fundraiser features area restaurants serving up dishes made with Girl Scout Cookies <\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, PA\u2014<\/strong>Girl Scouts of Eastern PA (GSEP) and ArtsQuest\u2122 are proud to announce the return of the popular \u2018Girl Scout Cookie Crunch\u2019 on Sunday, Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m.<\/span>, at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem<\/a>. The dynamic culinary fundraiser, which sold out in 2017, serves as a benefit for both GSEP and ArtsQuest\u2019s Art Education Fund, which provides quality arts and education programs for area students. Tickets, which go on sale today, are $30 for adults, $25 for ArtsQuest Members, and $15 for children ages 12 and under and active Girl Scouts ages 17 and under. They\u2019re available at www.steelstacks.org<\/a> and 610-332-3378<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At Cookie Crunch, the region\u2019s top chefs and restaurants come together to create delicious and unique dishes, all made with Girl Scout Cookies. From amazing appetizers to decadent desserts, each selection features one (or more) of the nine Girl Scout Cookie brands: Thin Mints\u00ae, Peanut Butter Patties\u00ae, Caramel deLITES\u00ae, Shortbreads\u00ae, Lemonades\u00ae, Peanut Butter Sandwiches\u00ae,Thanks-A-Lots\u00ae, Gluten-Free Trios\u00ae and Girl Scout S\u2019Mores\u00ae, released last year to commemorate the 100th<\/sup> anniversary of Girl Scout cookie sales.<\/p>\n

During the event, attendees can sample all of the culinary creations, as well as vote for their favorites in both the \u2018Sweet\u2019 and \u2018Savory\u2019 People\u2019s Choice categories. In addition, for the first time ever, the event will crown the Cookie Crunch Champion, selected by the event\u2019s official judging panel. Plus, kids ages 17 and under can get in on all the action by voting for the Kids\u2019 Choice Award winner.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to host the fourth annual Girl Scout Cookie Crunch with ArtsQuest,\u201d says Liz D’Angel, Interim Director, Marketing & Communications for Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. \u201cThis delicious event is a fun way to celebrate the Cookie Program, which is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, and support art education in the local community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Leading the list of culinary participants at the 2018 Cookie Crunch are 2017 winners Bethlehem Dairy Store<\/strong>, which wowed the crowd with its Lemon Chiffon Crunch ice cream, and Aramark at SteelStacks<\/strong>, which captured the \u2018Savory\u2019 and \u2018Kids\u2019 Choice\u2019 awards\u00a0 for its Bacon Macaroni and Cheese.<\/p>\n

Other restaurants confirmed to participate include:<\/p>\n