Cookie FAQ | Girl Scouts (2024)

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Can I return unsold Girl Scout cookies? ›

There is no such thing as left-over cookies, as we donate all remaining cookies. In addition, Orange County Girl Scouts sold more than 39,000 boxes of cookies last year through our “Cookie Share” program that were donated to the military, local food banks, and area hospitals.

While many are donated to food pantries, what's happening to the rest isn't always clear. The national Girl Scouts office said councils are encouraged to donate excess inventory to a charity of their choice with a signed agreement specifically stating that cookies can't be re-sold.

The profits are divided by a formula, with local troops receiving about 10–15% of the retail price, the council more than 50%, and the manufacturer the remainder. In 1992 Girl Scouts sold 175 million boxes of cookies nationwide.

Ultimately, Lemon Ups (2020 to present) and Lemonades (made by ABC Bakers) replaced Savannah Smiles and Lemon Coolers. Read the original article on Daily Meal.

One hundred percent of the money that a council and its troops raise through the Girl Scout Cookie Program stays with that council and its troops. Let there be no question: all of the revenue from cookie activities—every penny after paying the baker—stays with the Girl Scout council.

According to the organization, Girl Scout cookies aren't tax deductible if you are purchasing them for yourself to eat. In that case, the cookies have been bought at fair market value, so there's nothing that can be written off.

According to the Girl Scouts FAQ page, they actually make 65-75% profit, which means that about $3 from each $4 box goes to the Girl Scouts.

The best-selling Girl Scout Cookies are: Thin Mints® Caramel deLites®/Samoas® Peanut Butter Patties®/Tagalongs®

Any remaining troop funds must stay with the girls who are continuing with Girl Scouts (i.e., transfer funds to the new troop or to the Juliette fund). Prior to disband, Troop Leaders should give girls the opportunity to vote on how to use remaining funds, following the guidelines of approved expenses.

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.

How much were Girl Scout cookies in 1970? ›

As we boogied into the 1970s, the Girl Scouts started to shake things up with new pricing strategies. Some councils tried out tiered pricing, offering deals for buying in bulk or asking a bit more for those extra-special cookie varieties. Cookies usually went for between $1 to $1.25 per box.

If you weren't lucky enough to experience the Kookaburra first-hand, they are rectangle-shaped treats made with crispy rice, caramel and chocolate. Not Rice Krispie treats, but chewy cookies with a touch of caramel.

Well, not the whole year: These cookies are stamped with a best-by date of about six months after delivery, so you'll want to make plans for extending the shelf life if you hope to make it the whole year.

However, employees must make sure they are not selling cookies to subordinates. If you notice another employee selling Girl Scout cookies at work, just ask the person to stop and only sell the cookies on their personal time outside work.

Another 22% of the total box goes toward troop proceeds and "girl rewards," meaning the patches and little gifts scouts receive for selling certain amounts of cookies. The rest of the money—that's 54%—can be used for programs, volunteer support or training, financial assistance and other services.

Contact your Booth Sale Coordinator immediately if there is a problem.  DO NOT bring friends, siblings, or tagalongs of any age.  Always remember to bring change. Money should be safeguarded by an adult.