2026 Cookie Marketing Kit

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Product formulations can change at any time. Consumers should always review the ingredient statement for their individual allergies or dietary restrictions for the most up-to-date information on the ingredients contained in the product in that package. Formoredetails,visitlittlebrowniebakers.com or girlscoutcookies.org.

Every cookie is carefully made with...

NO High-Fructose Corn Syrup

NO Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs)

Zero Grams Trans Fat per Serving

RSPO Certified (Mass Balance) Palm Oil

Halal Certification

ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS

WITH NATURAL FLAVORS

WITH VEGAN INGREDIENTS GLUTEN-FREE

KOSHER CERTIFIED

Frequently Asked Cookie Questions

Girl Scout Cookie season is a very visible time for Girl Scouts, and as a representative of the organization, you may get asked a few questions. Below are suggested responses to help guide you. If you do not feel prepared to answer, refer customers to customercare@girlscoutsla.org.

Why did Girl Scout S’mores retire?

We routinely reevaluate our cookie lineup to make room for new innovations Retiring Girl Scout S’mores has led to something new and delicious – our new cookie, Exploremores. So now this season is extra special since your customers get to try a new Girl Scout Cookie!

Where do the cookie proceeds go?

Troops use their cookie money for activities, field trips, service projects, and more A portion also goes back to the local Girl Scout council (a non-profit) to support activities for all GSGLA Girl Scouts

Did the price of a package change?

No. Our core varieties remain $6 per package, while the specialty cookie, Toffee-Tastic, will be $7 per package. Cookies for the Community will remain $6 per package.

Do other areas sell their cookies at different prices?

Yes, each Girl Scout council determines the price of their cookies Prices vary nationwide, although most of our surrounding councils are selling theirs at $6-$7 a package this year.

Do you have a new cookie?

Yes! The newest cookie in our 2026 lineup is Exploremores. These are rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookies filled with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond crème Encourage your customers to purchase a package today!

Can I donate to Girl Scouts instead of buying cookies?

Yes! Through our Cookies for the Community program, customers can donate with cash or credit cards to send cookies to our community partner organizations that support the military, first responders, local food banks, and other non-profit organizations A donation can be of any size; it does not have to be the price of a package

How can I get more info about joining Girl Scouts? We would love to have you! Visit our website at girlscoutsla.org; call 213-213-0123; or email join@girlscoutsla.org.

Are you selling cookies online this year?

Yes. With the Digital Cookie online program, Girl Scouts set up their own online storefront all while learning the five life skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics Digital Cookie allows Girl Scouts to safely sell cookies online and send secure emails to customers to receive online orders and Cookies for the Community (C4C) donations. Customers pay online, whether they request girl delivery or to have them shipped directly from the baker

Have the cookies gotten smaller?

No, Girl Scout Cookies are the same size and weight per package.

What do you do with your leftover cookies?

Cookies that don’t go to a customer are donated through the Cookies for the Community program. Many troops give their extra boxes to local charities.

Do you use palm oil?

Palm oil is an ingredient found in the majority of baked snacks sold in the United States, and it remains a necessary ingredient in our cookies to ensure their shelf life, serve as an alternative to trans fats, and bring you the highest quality products, per GSUSA’s licensed bakers. While we continue to explore alternatives, at this time, there are no viable or readily available alternatives Girl Scouts and our licensed bakers have been members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) for nearly 10 years. RSPO is a not-for-profit organization that ensures our bakers are sourcing palm oil from reputable, ethical, and sustainable producers by auditing farms and decertifying and decommissioning those that are not adhering to these strict guidelines Girl Scouts’ licensed bakers use RSPO-certified palm oil in their production of Girl Scout Cookies and include the RSPO mass balance logo on their packaging. For more information, visit littlebrowniebakers.com/pages/faq.

Does Girl Scouts have a relationship with Planned Parenthood? No Girl Scouts of the USA which includes Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood.

Does Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) allow transgender children to join Girl Scouts?

Girl Scouts values diversity and is an all-inclusive organization that welcomes all girls.

Does Girl Scouts have a relationship with Boy Scouts?

No, Girl Scouts of the USA and Boy Scouts of America/Scouting America were founded separately, incorporated separately, and have existed as two completely separate and distinct organizations for more than a century

Why are the Adventurefuls & Lemon-Ups packages soft pack?

Our cookie company decided to package these cookies in a soft package, reducing the materials used.

For questions that you do not feel prepared to answer, refer customers to customercare@girlscoutsla org Customers can call the 1-800 number on the cookie package to provide cookie feedback Please refer to our website for all FAQs.

Social Media Marketing Kit

Level up your cookie business online!

Social media is a fun, powerful way to spread the word about your cookie business and connect with your community! This toolkit gives you ready-made graphics, captions, and tools to share your cookie story, promote your Digital Cookie link, and show off your cookie spirit online.

What’s Inside the Social Media Toolkit

Ready-to-use graphics to post on Instagram, Facebook, and more

Banner images to update your profile and cover photos

Virtual backgrounds for your online meetings

Suggested copy and captions to help you promote cookies

And more…You can get all the graphics and content by scanning the QR code, or by visiting: https://bit ly/cookiesocials2026

Remember, Safety First!

Always get help from a parent, guardian, or troop leader before posting online.

Use only your first name in posts and never share personal information like your phone number or home address.

Think before you post If it doesn’t uphold the Girl Scout Promise & Law, it shouldn’t be posted online.

Tips for Social Media Success

Tag @girlscoutsla on all platforms

Use the hashtags #GSGLA and #GSGLACookies

so we can see and share your posts. Share Your Stories

Be Creative Share photos, videos, or stories that show your personality and cookie spirit. Be Consistent Post at least once a day to remind your audience that it’s cookie time and to keep your business top of mind

Share Always include your Digital Cookie link so customers know exactly where to order.

Cookie Booth Guideline Highlights

You can find the complete boothing guidelines in the Cookie Family Guide, Troop Cookie Chair Guide, LBB eBudde system, and other published guidelines.

BoothingHours

Basedonlocationhours,boothsmayoperate between8:00a.m.and8:00p.m.on weekends*and2:00p.m.and8:00p.m.on weekdays**

ADaisyGirlScoutshouldnotboothformore thananhouratatime

*OnlyJunior,Cadette,Senior,&AmbassadorGirl Scoutsmayboothafter6:00p.m.

**HomeschooledGirlScoutsorthoseonbreakmay boothearlier justletcuriouscustomersknow they’reoutofschoollegitimately.

Safety

Ensureatleasttwoadultsarepresentatall times

Haveaplanforsafeguardingmoney. EnsureadultshandleALLmoneyforGirl ScoutDaisies.

Donotfollowcustomersintoastoreor parkinglot.

Neverapproachcarstomakeasale. FollowallGSGLAandGSUSAsafety guidelines.

Appearance

GirlScoutsshouldbeeasilyidentifiable asGirlScoutsbywearingamembership pinandofficialuniform,sash,vest,or otherGirlScoutclothing.

Conduct

Arriveontimeandstayuntilyourshiftisover. Uponarrival,adultsshouldalwayscheckin withthestore/locationmanager.

Bepoliteandonlyaskcustomerstopurchase cookieswhentheyleavethelocation. Cleanupafteryouaredone:taketrashand emptycookiecaseswithyou.

Followtheguidelinesandetiquetteoutlinedby GSGLA.

Followallsiterules somemaybelistedin eBuddeandarenon-negotiable.

CommunicatewithConfid

Bybrushinguponthefollowing:

Cookiedescriptionsandpricing. Howyouwillgreetcustomersandkeepthem engaged.

Yoursalespitch CookiesfortheCommunity(C4C)andother optionsforpurchasingcookies. Yourgoal(s)andwhatyouplantodowiththe proceeds.

WhyyouenjoybeingaGirlScout. TheskillsyoulearnthroughtheGirlScout CookieProgram.

Cookie Booth Checklist

You can find the complete boothing guidelines in the Cookie Family Guide, Troop Cookie Chair Guide, LBB eBudde system, and other published guidelines.

Deck out your booth with marketing accessories from your local GSGLA store

Bring a printout confirming your troop's booth sign up

Bring a table, chairs, and a Girl Scout or colorful tablecloth

Place extra products and supplies under the table

Make a poster to display the troop's goal and plans for using proceeds

Display your Cookies for the Community sign

Always mention the Cookies for the Community donation program, especially to customers who may not want to purchase cookies.

Bring extra cash to make change for customers. (Tip: use a fanny pack or crossbody purse to keep money close.)

Recycle grocery bags into cookie shopping bags and save cookie case boxes for multiple item buyers.

Bring the telephone numbers of your service unit (SU) Boothing Chair, SU Cookie Program Chair, SU Manager, and Product Program Manager

Take ALL trash with you when you leave. Do not put empty cookie cases in the store's trash can.

Follow all boothing and site-specific guidelines and booth etiquette.

Follow guidelines noted for each specific location in the LBB eBudde cookie tracking system.

What if another troop is in your spot when you arrive?

Be sure to follow any and all GSGLA and GSUSA health and safety guidelines.

Print out or take a screenshot of your reservation confirmation and bring it with you. The troop with the printed confirmation has permission to be at the site. Adults should settle disputes courteously and safely away from Girl Scouts, and model good behavior.

BINGO Cookie Booth

Use this bingo card at your booth to engage your customers! Try to mark all the bingo squares throughout your boothing locations and times.

Customer buys a whole case

Customer buys one of each variety

Sell out of a variety

Customer buys Trefoils

Customer asks about gluten-free options

Describe all the flavors to a customer

Customer asks how you are spending your cookie proceeds

Decorate your booth

Booth location employees buy cookies

Customer says they love freezing Thin Mints

Talk about Cookies for the Community

Customer buys Exploremores

Use the “Take a Payment” feature

Customer buys Samoas

Receive 5 C4C donations

Customer asks about th coo

Sell to a customer with a pet

Sell to a former Girl Scout

Sell more than 5 packages to one customer

Customer lets you keep the change for a donation

Booth in the rain

Make and display signs at your cookie booth

Tell a customer your fave cookie

Share your cookie goal with a customer

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Rocky road ice cream-inspired cookies filled with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond crème. $6.00

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Girl Scout Cookies Donate

It’s the sweetest way to help Girl Scouts reach their goals while giving back! Your donation of a package of cookies to the Cookies for the Community program starts a ripple effect of support to your community.

R I P P L E

GSGLA programs grow for Girl Scouts within the LA area,

Troops earn funds thanks to their generosity. for activities and community service projects.

We are happy to donate your Girl Scout Cookie™ purchase to our Principal Community Partners:

E F F E C T

Cut out business cards and pass them out at your booth! Need more? Go to girlscoutsla.org and print on cardstock.

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