FAQs
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 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.
Do Girl Scout Cookies taste different in 2024? ›
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 is the difference between caramel delights and Samoas? ›
Each cookie uses similar ingredients, but measurements vary. 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.
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.
What is the etiquette for Girl Scout cookie sales? ›
Girl Scouts and adults who do not follow procedures and etiquette should not be permitted to participate in booth sales. Please behave professionally and do not eat or drink while selling Girl Scout Cookies. Never leave girls alone and unsupervised at a booth sale. There always needs to be an adult present and engaged.
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.
Why don't Girl Scouts sell cookies year round? ›
Because only registered Girl Scouts can sell Girl Scout Cookies, their market availability is generally between January and April, when Girl Scouts participate in the program through their local council.
What is the most common Girl Scout cookie? ›
According to the Girl Scouts website, Thin Mints is the highest-selling flavor of cookies nationally, followed by Samoas. The top 5 flavors of cookies sold nationally include: Thin Mints®
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.
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 are Girl Scout Cookies so expensive? ›
On the Girl Scouts website, the national organization gives the reason for the increase, saying prices reflect the current cost of cookies and the cost of providing high-quality Girl Scout programming and experiences in an ever-changing economic environment.
Can federal employees sell Girl Scout cookies at work? ›
The simple answer is no. Not under any circ*mstances, with no exceptions. Under the Code of Federal Regulations (5 CFR § 2635.808 fundraising activities), an employee may engage in fundraising only in accordance with the restrictions in part 950 of the above CFR.
Can you sell Girl Scout cookies at home? ›
Online and mobile sales. Girl Scouts can sell online and through mobile devices by using the Digital Cookie® or ABC Smart Cookies® platforms to develop personalized cookie websites.
How does selling Girl Scout cookies work? ›
During a walkabout, Girl Scouts sell cookies door to door, but instead of taking orders and delivering later, girls have the cookies with them and can instantly deliver them. This is so convenient for Girl Scouts and their customers!
Can you sell Girl Scout cookies on Facebook? ›
Advertising and selling Girl Scout cookies on "buy, sell, trade" sites like the Facebook Marketplace or other public websites is not recommended. For those of you who choose to use this method, please be safe.
