Girl Scout Cookie Thin Mints Are Here to Stay, But Two Other Flavors Are Retiring
Learn about the retiring flavors, price changes, and how buying cookies supports a worthy cause
After years of delivering pure joy and offering a diverse range of mouthwatering flavors, two flavors of Girl Scout cookies are ready to bid us a tearful goodbye.
Yep, it's time to bid adieu to those addictive "S'mores" and "Toast-Yay!" flavors.
But don't get too upset just yet, the beloved Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs will continue to be sold, and we'll always have the memories of the phased-out ones, CNN reported.
Every year between January and April, the Girl Scout cookie season brings sales of rich caramel, chocolate chip, mint, and whatnot.
Fans of "S'mores" and "Toast-Yay!" cookies will have to say farewell after The Girl Scouts organization has announced that it will retire two cookie flavors alongside Raspberry Rally.
However, the organization is wary of the fact that the news could spark a mad buying frenzy like
As the Girl Scouts gets sales underway, the organization says boxes of retiring flavors are still available for this season, Foodie reports.
The Girl Scouts FAQ page notes that buying Girl Scout cookies helps a worthy cause in addition to satisfying your sweet craving. The money raised from cookie sales supports unique neighborhood funds that benefit local communities.
Each box of Girl Scout cookies now will cost $7 a box, a $1 increase from the past two years, primarily due to increased production and material expenses.
Certain specialty items, such as gluten-free cookie options, may have a higher price point due to increased production costs.
The Girl Scouts are trying to boost their revenue amid the financial struggles. The organization aims to raise membership fees by 160% over the next two years in addition to depending on cookie sales. Instead of the originally suggested $85 per scout, the new membership fees will be $45 for 2026 and $65 for 2027.
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