Girl Scout Cookies, which are beginning their annual rollout, are iconic in American culture. They are one of the country’s most beloved brands of cookies. The program is a way for scouts to help fund the organization.
Given how popular the cookies are, it may come as a surprise to some that there are only two companies licensed to make the famous treats – ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers. These are the stories behind America’s favorite cookie brands.
24/7 Tempo reviewed this year’s 12 types of cookies offered by the Girl Scout Cookies program.
Cookies are irresistible to many people, but Girls Scout Cookies in particular are more than just a delicious treat. By selling cookies, members learn useful business and leadership skills, in addition to raising money for their troops.
Even though recipes and names may slightly differ, depending on location, they do and look very similar. But flavors come and go. Some favorites stay for longer but many eventually disappear – these are 44 discontinued snacks foods we really miss.
Click here to see the Girls Scout Cookies flavors this year
Adventurefuls
> Calories: 130 in two cookies
> Total sugar amount: 11 in two cookies
> GSC description: Indulgent brownie-inspired cookies topped with caramel flavored crème with a hint of sea salt.
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Source: Girl Scouts USA
Caramel Chocolate Chip
> Calories: 130 in two cookies
> Total sugar amount: 12 in two cookies
> GSC description: Gluten free! Chewy cookies with rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt.
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Source: Courtesy of girl scouts
Caramel deLites / Samoas
> Calories: 130 in two cookies
> Total sugar amount: 12 / 11 in two cookies
> GSC description: Crisp cookies with caramel, coconut, and chocolaty stripes
Source: Courtesy of Girl Scouts of the USA
Do-si-dos / Peanut Butter Sandwich
> Calories: 130 in three cookies
> Total sugar amount: 11 / 9 in three cookies
> GSC description: Crunchy oatmeal sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling.
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Source: Courtesy of Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scout S’mores
> Calories: 130 in two cookies
> Total sugar amount: 10 in two cookies
> GSC description: Crunchy graham sandwich cookies with chocolate and marshmallow filling.
Source: Courtesy of Girl Scouts of the USA
Lemonades
> Calories: 130 in two cookies
> Total sugar amount: 9 in two cookies
> GSC description: Savory, refreshing shortbread cookies topped with a tangy lemon-flavored icing.
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Source: Courtesy of Girl Scouts of the USA
Lemon-Ups
> Calories: 130 in two cookies
> Total sugar amount: 7 in two cookies
> GSC description: Crispy lemon cookies baked with inspiring messages.
Source: Courtesy of Girl Scouts of the USA
Peanut Butter Patties / Tagalongs
> Calories: 130 in two cookies
> Total sugar amount: 8 / 8 in two cookies
> GSC description: Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating.
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Shortbread / Trefoils
> Calories: 130 in two cookies
> Total sugar amount: 6 / 7 in two cookies
> GSC description: Traditional shortbread cookies baked in the shape of the iconic Girl Scout trefoil.
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Thin Mints
> Calories: 130 in two cookies
> Total sugar amount: 10 in two cookies
> GSC description: Crisp, chocolate cookies dipped in a delicious mint chocolaty coating.
Source: Courtesy of Girl Scouts of the USA
Toast-Yay!
> Calories: 130 in two cookies
> Total sugar amount: 10 in two cookies
> GSC description: Yummy toast-shaped cookies full of French toast flavor and dipped in delicious icing.
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Source: Courtesy of Girl Scouts of the USA
Toffee-tastic
> Calories: 130 in two cookies
> Total sugar amount: 7 in two cookies
> GSC description: Gluten free! Rich, buttery cookies with sweet, crunchy toffee bits
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