Frequently Asked Questions - Cookies

Frequently Asked Questions - Cookies

When do Girl Scout Cookies go on sale and how do I find them? toggle arrow

How is the Girl Scout Cookie Program valuable to girls? toggle arrow

Can I buy Girl Scout Cookies online? toggle arrow

Can Girl Scout Cookies be shipped? toggle arrow

Why are Girl Scout Cookies available only for a brief time? toggle arrow

Which Girl Scout Cookies are currently available? toggle arrow

What if I'm not satisfied with my Girl Scout Cookies? toggle arrow

How can I be sure my Girl Scout Cookies were baked for the current season? toggle arrow

How much is a package of Girl Scout Cookies? Why do prices vary in different regions? toggle arrow

Who bakes Girl Scout Cookies? toggle arrow

How many cookies are in a package of Girl Scout Cookies, and how big are they? toggle arrow

Why are my Samoas® now called Caramel deLites® toggle arrow

Who selects Girl Scout Cookie varieties? toggle arrow

What are the best-selling Girl Scout Cookies? toggle arrow

Should people with diabetes buy or consume Girl Scout Cookies? toggle arrow

How do I find out the ingredients, nutritional value, and allergen information for Girl Scout Cookies? toggle arrow

Why does the allergen disclosure on the Girl Scout Cookie packaging reference a shared facility? Why was it changed? How is this different from the allergens contained? toggle arrow

Are all Girl Scout Cookies halal certified? toggle arrow

Are all Girl Scout Cookies kosher? toggle arrow

Is high-fructose corn syrup used in Girl Scout Cookies? toggle arrow

Why is palm oil used in Girl Scout Cookies? toggle arrow

Why don't use offer cookies that are whole wheat, wheat-free, sugar-free, casein-free, low-carb, low-calorie, low-fat, non-fat, fat-free, and the like? toggle arrow

Do you offer cookies made with vegan ingredients? toggle arrow

Are there Girl Scout Cookies that are certified gluten-free? toggle arrow

Are Girl Scout Cookies sustainable? toggle arrow

Do Girl Scout cookies contain GMOs? toggle arrow

What is the significance of the RSPO "Mixed" certification label on the side of my Girl Scout Cookie package? toggle arrow

Is my Girl Scout Cookie package recyclable? toggle arrow

Who can sell Girl Scout Cookies? toggle arrow

Can Girl Scouts who aren't in a troop participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program? toggle arrow

I've moved, and now I have to pre-order my cookies. Why is selling and buying cookies different from one community to the next? toggle arrow

How does Girl Scouts keep girls safe as they sell cookies? toggle arrow

Do Girl Scouts earn badges by participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program? toggle arrow

Can Girl Scouts donate cookies to military personnel or local charities? toggle arrow

What happens to the leftover cookies at the end of the cookie season? toggle arrow

Who is the top seller of Girl Scout Cookies? toggle arrow

Where does the money from my purchase of Girl Scout Cookies go? toggle arrow

Does any of the money from cookie sales go to GSUSA (the national Girl Scout organization)? toggle arrow

Is my purchase of the Girl Scout Cookies tax-deductible? toggle arrow

Does any part of the Girl Scout Cookie Program revenue support organizations other than the local Girl Scout council? toggle arrow

Girl Scout Cookies and cookie-inspired flavors can be found in some popular food items. Can any business use Girl Scout Cookies and cookie-inspired flavors in its products? toggle arrow

A restaurant or small business may use Girl Scout Cookies in its desserts, provided it buys the Girl Scout Cookies from a Girl Scout, but it cannot use the Girl Scout name or trademarks to brand and market the products. Prohibited uses are “Thin Mint Shake,” “Girl Scouts Cupcake,” “Thin Mint Cake,” and similar constructions. GSUSA has contractual relationships with select companies to include Girl Scout Cookies and cookie-inspired flavors in their products and to use the Girl Scout name and trademarks in conjunction with those products. These rights are granted under national licensing agreements, and GSUSA is the only entity that may enter into such an agreement. For more on rules and regulations pertaining to the Girl Scout brand, or to inquire about becoming a licensee, email permissions@girlscouts.org .

What role does GSUSA play in the Cookie Program? toggle arrow