Girl Scout cookie season is finally here. Here's everything you need to know to place your order.

Elizabeth Pattman, Times-News
·3 min read

For folks with a sweet tooth, it is arguably the best time of the year: Girl Scout cookie season.

National Girl Scout cookie sales kicked off earlier this month and will continue through April. Local sales timeframes vary, but booth sales in Alamance County are underway and will run through late March.

Here is everything you need to know about this Girl Scout cookie season.

Where can I buy Girl Scout cookies?

If you know a Girl Scout, contact her directly with your order. If not, use the online Cookie Finder tool to locate a booth sale in your area.

Some upcoming booth sales in Alamance County include:

  • Saturday, Jan. 29: Burlington Brands at Alamance Crossing, Five Below at Alamance Crossing, Lowe's Home Improvement in Burlington, Tractor Supply in Burlington, Duke Health in Mebane, Lowe's Home Improvement in Mebane

  • Sunday, Jan. 30: Five Below at Alamance Crossing, Lowe's Home Improvement in Burlington, Duke Health in Mebane, Lowe's Home Improvement in Mebane

  • Saturday, Feb. 5: Burlington Brands at Alamance Crossing, Cracker Barrel in Burlington, Five below at Alamance Crossing, Lowe's Home Improvement in Burlington, Tractor Supply in Burlington, Duke Health in Mebane

  • Sunday, Feb. 6: Cracker Barrel in Burlington, Five Below at Alamance Crossing, Lowe's Home Improvement in Burlington, Duke Health in Mebane

Girl Scout cookie delivery is also available in select markets through DoorDash. To find out if your address is eligible for delivery, search Girl Scouts on the DoorDash app. If not immediately available, continue to check back to find a local troop delivering nearby.

What kind of Girl Scout cookies are available?

Twelve varieties are available for $5 per box. Proceeds benefit local Girl Scout troops and help fund experiences like camps, troop activities and service projects.

Adventurefuls (new in 2022)

Description from Girl Scouts: "Indulgent brownie-inspired cookies topped with caramel flavored crème with a hint of sea salt."

About 8 servings per container. Serving size: 2 cookies (25 g).

Caramel Chocolate Chip

Description from Girl Scouts: "Gluten-free! Chewy cookies with rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt."

About 4 servings per container. Serving size: 3 cookies (35 g).

Caramel deLites

Description from Girl Scouts: "Crisp cookies with caramel, coconut, and chocolaty stripes."

About 7 servings per container. Serving size: 2 cookies (28 g).

Peanut Butter Sandwich

Description from Girl Scouts: "Crunchy oatmeal sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling."

About 7 servings per container. Serving size: 3 cookies (34 g).

S'mores

The Girl Scout S'mores cookie has chocolate and marshmallow layers.
The Girl Scout S'mores cookie has chocolate and marshmallow layers.

Description from Girl Scouts: "Graham sandwich cookies with chocolate and marshmallowy filling."

About 8 servings per container. Serving size: 2 cookies (31 g).

Lemonades

Lemonades
Lemonades

Description from Girl Scouts: "Savory, refreshing shortbread cookies topped with a tangy lemon-flavored icing."

About 8 servings per container. Serving size: 2 cookies (30 g).

Lemon-Ups

The new Girl Scout Cookie is Lemon-Ups, a crispy lemon cookie baked with messages inspired by Girl Scout entrepreneurs.
The new Girl Scout Cookie is Lemon-Ups, a crispy lemon cookie baked with messages inspired by Girl Scout entrepreneurs.

Description from Girl Scouts: "Crispy lemon cookies baked with inspiring messages to lift your spirits."

About 6 servings per container. Serving size: 2 cookies (29 g).

Peanut Butter Patties

Description from Girl Scouts: "Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating."

About 7 servings per container. Serving size: 2 cookies (25 g).

Shortbread

Shortbread
Shortbread

Description from Girl Scouts: "Traditional shortbread cookies baked in the shape of the iconic Girl Scout trefoil."

About 10 servings per container. Serving size: 4 cookies (26 g).

Thin Mints

Thin Mints
Thin Mints

Description from Girl Scouts: "Crisp, chocolate cookies dipped in a delicious mint chocolaty coating."

About 8 servings per container. Serving size: 4 cookies (32 g).

Toast-Yay!

Toast-Yay is inspired by the flavor of French toast.
Toast-Yay is inspired by the flavor of French toast.

Description from Girl Scouts: "Yummy toast-shaped cookies full of French toast flavor and dipped in delicious icing."

About 8 servings per container. Serving size: 2 cookies (30 g).

Toffe-tastic

The Toffee-tastics Girl Scout cookie has chunks of toffee.
The Toffee-tastics Girl Scout cookie has chunks of toffee.

Description from Girl Scouts: "Rich, buttery cookies with sweet, crunchy toffee bits."

About 7 servings per container. Serving size: 2 cookies (28 g).

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Elizabeth Pattman is the trending topics reporter for the Times-News in Burlington, covering business, COVID-19 and all things trending. Contact Elizabeth (she/her) at epattman@gannett.com. I'm also available on social media @EPattmanTN on Twitter or @burlingtontimesnews on Instagram.

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