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Cookie Buyers

For Cookie Buyers

When you make a Girl Scout Cookie purchase, you’re helping the next generation of entrepreneurs get an important taste of what it takes to be successful: teamwork, planning, and a positive outlook. Because proceeds from your purchase stay local, you also help create positive change in your community by powering life-changing experiences for Girl Scouts all year long.

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Important Girl Scout Cookie Program Dates
  • January 05—Cookie Program begins; pre-order taking begins
  • January 29—Pre-order taking ends
  • February 15–19—Council-wide cookie delivery
  • February 19—Booth sales begin
  • March 21—Cookie Booths end
  • March 21, 11:59 p.m.—Cookie Program ends
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Frequently Asked Questions
When can I find cookies?

GSGCF’s pre-order period runs through February 14. Girl Scout Cookies will arrive within our footprint the week of February 15. Cookie Booths will begin at select locations starting February 19.

How do I find Girl Scout Cookies for sale?

Get started by visiting the cookie locator and typing in your zip code. You’ll be able to find both in-person and virtual booths for you to order from.

Who sets the price of the cookies?

The council board of directors makes the final decision on the price per package of our cookies. They receive input from volunteers, staff, our baker partners, and the community. 

I’m concerned I got overcharged for cookies. How much do they cost?

Thin Mints®, Samoas®, Trefoils®, Do-si-dos®, Tagalongs®, lemon-ups®, and Hometown Heroes (donation) cost $5.00 a package. Toffee-tastic®, and Girl Scout S’mores® cost $6.00 a package.

What if have a complaint about the cookies they’ve purchased?

Please contact Little Brownie Bakers directly at 1-800-962-1718. This information can also be found on the side of every package of cookies. Due to COVID-19, we are asking our troops and girls not to accept back packages of cookies. 

I want to host a cookie booth! How can I sign-up?

Please complete this online form 

Why is Palm Oil used in Girl Scout cookies?

Palm oil is an ingredient found in many baked snacks sold in the United States and is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world. Per GSUSA's licensed bakers, it is necessary to use palm oil in our cookies because of its unique ability to provide volume and texture in baked goods, usually without adding trans fats. Additionally, growing palm oil requires less land in comparison to other vegetable oils and supports the livelihoods of more than 4 million farmers globally. One of the primary goals of our Girl Scout Cookie bakers is to create the best-tasting cookies possible using the best ingredients available. 

The world's food supply is intricately tied to the use of palm oil, so we believe promoting sustainable manufacturing principles is the most responsible approach for Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Cookie development. At Girl Scouts, we have an opportunity to use our strong voice to bring about positive change on this important issue, and our bakers have made the following commitments:

  • GSUSA and our licensed bakers are members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), an organization of growers, buyers, manufacturers, conservationists, and other interested parties striving to develop and follow best practices to ensure sustainability.
  • Our licensed bakers are committed to Sustainable Palm Oil in Girl Scout Cookies and are continuing to research viable alternatives. To read more about our bakers’ positions on palm oil, visit their websites: Little Brownie Bakers or ABC Bakers.  
  • Thanks to the encouragement of and partnership with Girl Scout members, GSUSA and our bakers have realized the power of the Girl Scout brand to make a positive difference in the move toward sustainably produced palm oil.
I have additional questions about Girl Scout Cookie ingredients.

Please visit GSUSA’s Cookie FAQ.