Girl Scout Cookies Debut New Flavor

Girl Scout cookie sales, a longstanding fundraising tradition, are gearing up for another successful season with the introduction of a new flavor, Exploremores, inspired by rocky road. The popular annual event features more than 10 varieties, including classics like Thin Mints, Adventurefuls, and Do-Si-dos, and now includes gluten-free and vegan options to meet growing demand.

Girl Scout Cookie booths will be set up at the Fallon Walmart on the afternoons of Friday through Sunday, March 6–8, and again from Friday through Sunday, March 13–15.

The Girl Scout Cookie program began in 1917, when the Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma, baked cookies to raise funds for troop activities. Cookies were originally sold for 25 to 30 cents per dozen in the local high school cafeteria, with mothers volunteering to help with baking. The movement expanded in 1922 when American Girl magazine published the first official “Girl Scout Cookie” recipe, enabling more troops to participate.

By 1936, the program’s popularity led to the involvement of licensed bakers to keep up with nationwide demand.

Today, Girl Scout cookies are sold throughout the United States, providing opportunities for girls to learn business skills, develop leadership, and support their communities. Cookie sales not only help fund troop activities and community service projects but also encourage teamwork, goal-setting, and financial literacy among participants. This annual tradition has become a cherished part of American culture, connecting generations and fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship and giving back.