The Girl Scouts are hitting the streets to raise money for the movement that’s kept girls everywhere united since 1912. We love showing our support, but there’s something else we really look forward to—cookie season.
Girl Scout cookies are the pleasure you don’t have to feel guilty about since it’s for a good cause, so we’re always buying as many boxes as we can carry. Who can say no to the most beloved Girl Scout cookie in America?
This year, a new Girl Scout cookie will appear on the order sheet. Look out for tart and crispy Lemon-Ups!
It’s the Sweetest Part of Cookie Season
Drop that box of last year’s Caramel Chocolate Chip Girl Scout cookies. The citrusy Lemon-Ups pack your favorite fruit into a decadent shortbread cookie you’ll love to savor. Each cookie comes stamped with quotes inspired by real Girl Scout entrepreneurs like “I am a leader” and “I am a go-getter.” Lemon-Ups feature eight phrases in total and will replace Savannah Smiles.
Each box contains 12 cookies for your munching pleasure. The serving size is technically two cookies for 140 calories, but if you’re anything like us, two just won’t be enough. The new Girl Scout cookie will be sold along with the classic Lemonade cookies.
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But They Won’t Be Here for Long
Girl Scout cookie season typically starts between January and April, depending on your local cookie council. (Yeah, that’s a thing!) Each season lasts for around six to eight weeks, so you’ve only got a little time to get your hands on your favorite varieties. Lemon-Ups are being released in markets where Savannah Smiles cookies were offered last year. Grab your box quick, because Lemon-Ups are only available while supplies last.
To find out when the Girl Scouts start selling near you, check out this finder on the Girl Scout website. Don’t have the dough right now? Aldi sells copycat Girl Scout cookies year-round that taste just like the real deal.
Curb the Cravings at Home with These Copycat Girl Scout Cookie Recipes
Inspired by: Caramel DeLites (aka Samoas)Coconut lovers, this one's for you. These copycat Girl Scout cookies are the ultimate indulgence. While they take some time to make, trust us—they're worth the wait.
Psst! If you want the real deal, here's
how to order Girl Scout cookies.
Inspired by: Thin MintsWe all know it to be true: Thin Mints are the queen of all Girl Scout cookies. These crisp chocolate cookies are dipped in a to-die-for chocolate coating. Try them straight out of the fridge or freezer for a cool, minty treat.
Inspired by: LemonadesThese lightly flavored shortbread cookies are topped with a citrusy glaze, just like their scouting counterparts.
Inspired by: Peanut Butter Patties (aka Tagalongs)A cookie as good as a Tagalong must be hard to replicate at home, right? Not quite! Using homemade cookies and a smooth chocolate coating, you can get close to the real thing when your cookie stash is low.
Inspired by: Do-si-dos (aka Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies)These classic copycat Girl Scout cookies are packed with peanut butter flavor—in the cookie
and in the filling.
Inspired by: Shortbread (aka Trefoils)While they're not shaped like the iconic Girl Scout logo, these shortbread snacks are super tasty. Try them with a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Inspired by: Girl Scout S'moresGirl 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: Lemon-UpsThe Girl Scouts have two lemony cookies in their roster. The Lemon-Ups are nice and crisp, and they come stamped with an inspiring message. This
copycat cookie recipe tastes pretty close, but with the subtle addition of orange, too.
Inspired by: AdventurefulsOne of the newest Girl Scout cookies, Adventurefuls pack caramel creme into a brownie-flavored dough. For an authentic copycat recipe, skip the nuts on these chocolate caramel thumbprints and sub in a sprinkle of sea salt.
Inspired by: Toast-Yay!We love fueling up with French toast before a big day, and these copycat Girl Scout cookies are full of that sweet, cinnamon-y flavor.
Bonus: Original Girl Scout CookiesTo commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first nationwide sale, the Girl Scouts shared the original sugar cookie recipe used when the troops made their own cookies.
Updated: Jan. 07, 2020
