FAQs
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, which has troops in western Ohio and southeastern Indiana, changed bakers for the 2024 season. Each baker makes their own Girl Scout Cookies, which means iconic favorites may differ in flavor and name – and new, specialty cookies are now available.
What percentage of Girl Scout cookie sales goes to the troop? ›
60% is invested in girls through programs, properties, volunteer support & training, financial assistance, and council services. 21% goes towards the Girl Scout Cookie Program and baker costs. 19% goes towards troop proceeds and girl rewards.
What is the difference between caramel delights and Samoas? ›
Those slight differences result in Caramel deLites having a higher cookie to caramel ratio. Samoas also tend to have more coconut, along with chocolate coating resembling dark chocolate, rather than the milk chocolate drizzle found on Caramel deLites. You can make your own Caramel deLites (or Samoas) at home!
Is it okay to sell Girl Scout Cookies at work? ›
Girl Scouts should observe council jurisdictions when selling cookies at a parent's or guardian's workplace, unless other arrangements are made to accommodate all Girl Scout families connected to that workplace. For cookie booth sales, all booth locations are designated and approved by the council.
What Girl Scout cookie is being discontinued? ›
The Girl Scouts are officially discontinuing the popular Raspberry Rally. The Girl Scouts debuted the cookie last year, and for one whole season, the Raspberry Rally was one of the organization's most popular cookie offerings.
Are Girl Scout Cookies getting smaller? ›
Have the cookies gotten smaller? No, Girl Scout Cookies are the same size and weight per package. Can I donate to Girl Scouts instead of buying cookies? Yes!
What did trefoils used to be called? ›
Trefoils, or "Shortbreads", are shortbread cookies made in the shape of the Girl Scout trefoil. The national Girl Scout organization reviews and approves all varieties proposed by the baking companies, but requires only three types: Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos, and Trefoils.
Why aren't Girl Scout Cookies called Samoas? ›
Due to a licensing issue, the two bakeries don't always use the same recipe or even the same name. Samoas come from Little Brownie Bakers, while ABC Bakers calls them Caramel deLites. The two cookies look the same, but if you check the ingredients and compare how they taste, you'll notice the difference.
Why do Girl Scout thin mints taste different? ›
That's because the Girl Scouts use two different bakeries to distribute the cookies. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Thin Mint cookie that's "crunchier, with more mint than chocolate" comes from Virginia-based bakery ABC Cookies.
Is it illegal to sell Girl Scout Cookies on Amazon? ›
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) does not sell cookies on Amazon or any other online platforms. Girl Scouts sell cookies through in-person sales, such as at booths set up in front of stores, and through pre-orders with the help of their families, friends, and the communities.
Only registered Girl Scouts can sell Girl Scout Cookies.
Who profits off Girl Scout Cookies? ›
Again, all of the revenue from cookie activities stays with the Girl Scout council. Should I buy Girl Scout Cookies? For all the great reasons above, we certainly think so! When you buy cookies, you are fueling amazing adventures for girls and helping them improve their communities.
Why do my Girl Scout Cookies taste different this year? ›
Why do some cookies look the same but have different names or taste a bit differently? According to the Girl Scout website: Each Girl Scout council contracts with one of two licensed bakers, whose recipes and ingredients may differ slightly: ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers.
What is the 2024 cookie line up? ›
As far as this year's cookie lineup goes, the GSUSA website lists a dozen different flavors: Adventurefuls, Caramel Chocolate Chip, Caramel deLites (also called Samoas in some markets), Do-Si-Dos (or Peanut Butter Sandwich cookies), Girl Scout S'mores, Lemonades, Lemon-Ups, Peanut Butter Patties (or Tagalongs), Thin ...
Why don't Girl Scout Cookies taste the same? ›
Those in the know have been aware all along that Girl Scout cookies are made by two different bakeries. The Girls Scouts of America doesn't try to hide this fact too much: It's listed under each individual cookie on their website. But from there, the story blurs a bit.
Are any Girl Scout Cookies vegan in 2024? ›
Girl Scout Cookies are made by one of two bakeries: ABC Bakers (which offers six vegan cookie options this year: Toast-Yay, Peanut Butter Patties, Thin Mints, Lemonades, Adventurefuls, and Caramel Chocolate Chip) and Little Brownie Bakers (which offers one vegan cookie option: Thin Mints).
