Girl Scout cookie season is back — with a new flavor

Driving the news: Exploremores join the Girl Scout cookie roster for the 2026 season. The rocky road–inspired sandwich cookie features chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond–flavored crème.

• Fan favorites like Thin Mints, Samoas or Caramel deLites and Tagalongs are returning.

The big picture: The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, teaching skills like goal-setting, decision-making and money management.

• Proceeds from cookie sales stay with local councils and troops.

When do Girl Scouts start selling cookies?

State of play: Girl Scout cookie season officially kicks off in early January and runs through April, but timing varies based on location.

Girl Scout cookie prices 2026

Follow the money: Cookie prices vary by region but typically range from $5 to $7 per box, depending on location, the organization told Axios.

How to find Girl Scout cookies

Zoom in: Reach out to a Girl Scout you know.

• Search the Girl Scout Cookie Finder by ZIP code for local booths, including some Wendy's restaurants and Walmart stores, or to order cookies online for direct shipment.

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