It’s our favorite time of year: Girl Scout Cookie season! OK, it might not be a real season, but we always look forward to it. Since we’re in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, ordering and delivery will look a little different this year. Here’s what you need to know.
Think you can guess the most beloved Girl Scout cookie in America?
How to Order Girl Scout Cookies Right Now
From contact-free cookie booths to online ordering, the Girl Scouts are offering plenty of ways to ensure you’ll get your Thin Mints fix (or try out the newest cookies, Toast-Yays and Lemon-Ups). Here are your options:
- Reach out to your favorite Girl Scout. Troops everywhere are running virtual and contact-free cookie sales events.
- Order online. If you don’t know a Girl Scout, starting February 1, you can visit the Girl Scouts website, text COOKIES to 59618, or download the Girl Scout Cookie Finder app to get hooked up.
- Get Grubhub. Visit the Girl Scout Cookie page on Grubhub, where you can find out if and when they’ll be offering Girl Scout Cookie delivery near you. (Good news! With a purchase of $15, Grubhub will waive its delivery fee through February 14.)
- Call your local GNC store. Girl Scouts in many areas have set up shop in front of these health and vitamin stores, allowing for a safe and socially distanced cookie-buying experience.
How Donate a Box to Local Causes
Starting February 1, you can donate to a charitable organization chosen by your Girl Scout troop. Check out the Girl Scout Cookie Finder app for details.
Whether you decide to purchase cookies for yourself or donate to those working on the front lines, your purchase will allow Girl Scouts to continue to perform their mission. We love to buy cookies for a good cause!
If you don’t make it to the sale, you can always try Aldi’s cookie copycats or make your own Girl Scout Cookie copycats all year round.
Inspired by Thin Mints
We all know it to be true: Thin Mints are the queen of all Girl Scout cookies. These crisp chocolate cookies are dipped in a minty chocolate coating, just like their scouting cousins.
Inspired by Trefoils and Shortbread Cookies
Depending where you live, these simple shortbread cookies might be called Trefoils and stamped in the shape of the Girl Scout logo. No matter where you call home, though, these shortbread snacks are super tasty (especially dipped in a cup of coffee!).
Inspired by Tagalongs and Peanut Butter Patties
A cookie as good as a Tagalong must be hard to replicate at home, right? Not quite! Using crackers and a smooth chocolate coating, you can get close to the real thing when your cookie stash is low.
Inspired by Lemonades
These lightly flavored shortbread cookies are topped with a citrusy glaze, just like their scouting counterparts.
Inspired by Do-Si-Dos and Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Another cookie with two names! These classic cookies are packed with peanut butter flavor – in the cookie and in the filling.
Inspired by S'mores Cookies
Girl Scouts first published the recipe for the original s'more all the way back in the '20s. Today, they reinvented the campfire snack as an anytime cookie much like these. For an authentic s'mores experience, swap the cookie butter for a chocolatey spread.
Inspired by Trios
Trio cookies are made with three cookie favorites: oatmeal, chocolate chips and peanut butter. You can make your own version at home with this sweet recipe.
Inspired by Thanks-A-Lot Cookies
The classic Girl Scout shortbread is delicious, but this version is just a bit sweeter and – better yet – dipped in chocolate like these hearts.
Inspired by Toffee-Tastic Cookies
A new addition to the Girl Scout offering is a toffee-packed biscuit. Our version is a bit different – it includes almonds for extra crunch.
Inspired by Savanah Smiles
The Girl Scouts have two lemony cookies in their roster. The Savanah Smile is a bit different than the Lemonade. Instead of being topped with a citrusy icing, they get a dusting of powdered sugar like these!The post Yes, You Can Order Girl Scout Cookies in 2021—Here’s How appeared first on Taste of Home.
Ellie Martin Cliffe