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(WHNT) – It’s Girl Scout cookie season and there are plenty of flavors to choose from if a Girl Scout comes knocking at your door.
But that may leave you wondering… which flavor of Girl Scout cookie is the most popular? And which ones sell the least?
Girl Scout councils across the country generally conduct cookie sales between January and April to “help girls learn skills they need to become successful adults who will contribute to their communities and strengthen the U.S. workforce.”
The councils set up booths to sell up to 13 different cookie flavors, with different cookies available in different areas, and the money raised by the scouts stays with their local council. In the 2021 annual report, the Girl Scouts reported that the cookie program earned $ 6,455,391.
According to the Girl Scouts website, Thin Mints is the highest-selling flavor of cookies nationally, followed by Samoas.
The top 5 flavors of cookies sold nationally include:
- Thin Mints®
- Caramel deLites®/Samoas®
- Peanut Butter Patties®/Tagalongs®
- Adventurefuls™
- Do-si-dos®/Peanut Butter Sandwich
Percentages for cookie flavors sold vary by region, but for the North-Central Alabama council, Thin Mints once again take the cake, followed by Samoas.
Here is the complete ranking of the top 10 flavors in order from most to least popular locally, according to the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama:
- Thin Mints
- Samoas
- Tagalongs
- Do-Si-Dos
- Trefoils
- Adventurefuls
- Lemon-Ups
- S’mores
- Toffee-tastic
- Raspberry Rally
Raspberry Rallys, which come in last place in North-Central Alabama, are exclusively sold through digital channels for direct shipment to enhance Girl Scouts’ e-commerce sales and entrepreneurial skills.
A spokesperson for the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama said Raspberry Rallys are in last place in their ranking right now because of their presence being online only and sales not being open yet. Online ordering for this flavor begins Monday, Feb. 27.
If all this talk about Girl Scout cookies left you craving a box, you can find out when a Girl Scout council will be setting up booths near you using the Girl Scout Cookie Finder.
FAQs
The best-selling Girl Scout Cookies are: Thin Mints® Caramel deLites®/Samoas®
What's the best selling Girl Scout cookie? ›
What is the bestselling Girl Scout cookie?
- Thin Mints.
- Samoas (Caramel deLites)
- Tagalongs (Peanut Butter Patties)
- Do-si-dos (Peanut Butter Sandwich)
- Lemon-Ups (Lemonades)
Samoas/Caramel deLites are the second most popular Girl Scout Cookies.
What is the most popular Girl Scout cookie in 2024? ›
Thin Mints
In fact, Thin Mints are the most popular Girl Scout cookie. These cookies have been a fan favorite for decades, thanks to their iconic combination of crunchy chocolate and refreshing mints.
What Girl Scout cookie is in high demand? ›
Thin Mints and Samoas are perennial bestselling Girl Scout Cookies, but Adventurefuls, Lemon-ups and Do-si-Do cookies also have die-hard fans.
What is the #1 best selling cookie in America? ›
Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co.
What Girl Scout cookie is selling for $200? ›
I tried the new Girl Scout cookies that are going for as much as $200 on eBay. Girl Scouts announced the new Raspberry Rally cookie in Orlando, Florida, on Aug. 16, 2022.
What Girl Scout cookie sells the least? ›
What is the least popular Girl Scout cookie? The lowest selling in councils that sell cookies from Little Brownie Baker would be Toffee-tastic the S'mores.
What is the oldest Girl Scout cookie? ›
In July 1922, Girl Scout national headquarters published an edition of The American Girl magazine for all Girl Scouts. The issue contained a recipe for a sugar cookie that could be baked and sold to raise funds for local councils. Thus, the simple sugar cookie was arguably the first true Girl Scout Cookie.
What is the healthiest Girl Scout cookie? ›
Shortbread and trefoils: They were the lowest in calories per cookie (30 and 32 calories, respectively), and lowest in saturated fat and added sugars. Thin mints: They have just 40 calories a cookie and only slightly more saturated fat and added sugars than No. 1.
The Girl Scouts are officially discontinuing the popular Raspberry Rally. The Girl Scouts debuted the cookie last year, and for one whole season, the Raspberry Rally was one of the organization's most popular cookie offerings.
Which Girl Scout Cookies have the least amount of sugar? ›
1. Shortbread aka Trefoils® Coming in first place, these simple shortbread-style cookies contain only 4 grams of sugar per serving (and a serving is 4 to 5 cookies, depending on which licensed baker baked the cookies). They're also pretty low in calories compared to most of the other cookies.
When did Girl Scout Cookies go to $5? ›
In the 1990s, a box of Girl Scout Cookies cost around $3. Since then, the cookie prices have averaged around $5 up until a few years ago. In 2023, it cost between $5 to $6 for a box of Girl Scout Cookies in many areas of the country.
What are the top 3 Girl Scout Cookies? ›
A Ranking of Every Girl Scout Cookie
- Every year, the February season generates a frenzy for the nostalgic taste of Girl Scout Cookies. ...
- The top-selling cookies are Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Tagalongs/Peanut Butter Patties, Lemonades and Caramel Chocolate Chip.
The best-selling Girl Scout Cookies are: Thin Mints® Caramel deLites®/Samoas®
What is the most expensive Girl Scout cookie? ›
Prices vary in different regions
Most of the cookies are $5 per package, according to Gutkind. S'mores and gluten-free Toffee-tastic are $6 because there's a higher production cost due to the specialty ingredients. With that said, each of the 111 Girl Scout councils set its own prices.
Who is the biggest selling girl group of all time? ›
What are the most expensive Girl Scout Cookies? ›
Additionally, some councils, like the Girl Scouts of Louisiana-Pines to the Gulf, have been selling their “specialty flavors,” including the Toffee-tastic and S'mores cookies, for the premium $6/box and selling their regular cookies, like the Thin Mints, Tagalongs, and Samoas, for $5/box for years now.
Which Girl Scout Cookies are the best for you? ›
Shortbread and Trefoils were the clear winner among all of the Girl Scout Cookies. Compared with other varieties, they were the lowest in calories per cookie (30 and 32 calories, respectively). They were also the lowest in saturated fat and added sugars.
Do Girl Scout Cookies sell more than Oreos? ›
Similarly, while production of Girl Scout cookies only occurs a few months a year, Girl Scouts sell 200 million boxes of cookies annually (more than Oreos!).
