Date
Sunday
Feb
16

February 16-18

Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is here! Treat yourself with a box of these delicious delights and support young female leadership development.

Type
Week

Introduction

Get ready to indulge in some sweet goodness this Girl Scout Cookie Weekend on February 16! In honor of this spirited event, it's time to support young female entrepreneurship without any guilt of your sweet tooth! The tradition of selling these scrumptious cookies began in 1917 by the Girl Scout troop of Muskogee, Oklahoma as a fund-raising activity. Now, it has become a beloved annual tradition where enthusiastic, green-sashed girls become mini entrepreneurs, learning valuable skills about money and business! So let's gear up to enjoy those Thin Mints, Tagalongs and Samoas, and remember, it's not just a cookie - it's a piece of history and a step towards empowering our future leaders!

Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Timeline

1917
Origins of Cookie Selling
The Mistletoe Troop from Muskogee, Oklahoma bakes cookies and sells them in its local high school as a fund-raising activity.
1935
"Girl Scout Cookies" Trademark
The Girl Scouts of the USA register the term "Girl Scout Cookies" with the U.S. Patent Office.
1936
Commercial Baking Begins
The commercial baking of Girl Scout Cookies begins, with the first licensed baker being the Keebler-Weyl Bakery.
1951
Three Cookie Varieties
Three varieties of Girl Scout Cookies are available: Sandwich, Shortbread, and Chocolate Mints (now known as Thin Mints).
1979
The Iconic Logo
The recognizable Girl Scout Cookie box featuring Girl Scouts in profile is introduced.
2015
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
For the first time, National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is celebrated to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of Girl Scouts who sell these delicious cookies.

How to Celebrate Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

1

Host a Cookie Tasting Party

Why enjoy these cookies in solitude when you can host a Girl Scout Cookie tasting party? Get your friends together and enjoy the wide varieties, ranging from Thin Mints to Samoas and Tagalongs. Make it a fun event by rating your favorite cookie flavors.

2

Bake with Girl Scout Cookies

Get creative and use Girl Scout Cookies in your recipes. You can use them to make crusts for pies, crumble them on ice cream or even use them in cake pops. The possibilities are endless and delicious!

3

Gift Cookies to Family and Friends

Sharing is caring, so why not spread joy by gifting your favorite selections to family and friends? Not only are you sharing scrumptious treats, but you're also spreading knowledge about an event that promotes young female entrepreneurship!

4

Donate Boxes to a Local Service Organization

Feeling philanthropic? You can buy boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to donate to local service organizations. It's a sweet treat that those benefiting from the services would appreciate, and you'll feel great knowing that you're supporting a good cause!

5

Join a Local Girl Scout Cookie Booth

Take your support a step further by volunteering at a local Girl Scout Cookie booth. This gives you a chance to interact with the young entrepreneurs themselves and learn more about what the Girl Scout Cookie program is all about!

Why We Love Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

A

Promoting Young Female Entrepreneurship

Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is more than just an excuse to indulge in delicious, nostalgic cookies. It is a weekend dedicated to celebrating and supporting the creativity, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial spirit of our young girls. Each cookie sale is an opportunity for these determined Girl Scouts to learn about goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

B

Savoring Delicious Cookies

From Thin Mints to Samoas, Tagalongs to Trefoils and more, Girl Scout Cookies are in a league of their own. With their bite-sized allure and variety of flavours, they cater to all cookie preferences while serving up a hearty dose of nostalgia. This is one weekend where calorie counting can take the backseat, as we make room for these time-honored treats.

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Supporting a Good Cause

Each box of Girl Scout Cookies purchased goes beyond just providing funds for the local troop. They're a vehicle to significant community projects, unforgettable experiences for the girls, and the chance to build lifelong skills. So, as we munch on these delightful cookies, we're consciously contributing to an empowering cause - ensuring the future has strong, confident and successful leaders.