Girl Scout Cookies Board
Dec 21, 2025
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Table of Contents
- Girl Scout Cookies: A Brief History
- Girl Scout Cookie Flavors
- Girl Scout Cookies in 2026
- Girl Scout Cookie Board Ingredients
- Girl Scout Cookie Board Step-by-Step Instructions
- Girl Scout Cookies Recipes
- Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Pairings
- FAQs
- Show Me Your Girl Scout Cookie Board
- Girl Scout Cookies Board Recipe
Every year, we all wait patiently to place our Girl Scout Cookie orders–they’re just that good! This board is a tasty treat for kids’ parties, Girl Scout troop meetings, and movie nights, but, given the timing, it’s also a delicious spread to bring to a Galentine’s gathering or even a Super Bowl party!
With all the salty Super Bowl snacks, this cookie board will stand out, plus it’s a perfect way to celebrate Girl Scout Cookie season (Jan-April).
When it comes to Girl Scout Cookies, I can’t pick just one favorite flavor, but I do love the classic flavors: Thin Mints, Trefoils, Caramel deLites (aka Samoas), and Peanut Butter Sandwiches (aka Do-Si-Dos). These also happen to be some of the best-selling flavors, so I figure they’re the safest bet for a party!
For more dessert boards, try my Hot Chocolate Bar, S’Mores Dip, Cheesecake Toppings Board, and Easy Dessert Board. Check out my Football Dessert Board for another sweet Super Bowl idea!
Girl Scout Cookies: A Brief History
According to the Girl Scouts, their beloved cookies had humble beginnings. In 1917, just five years after the organization was founded, the Mistletoe Troop of Muskogee, Oklahoma baked and sold cookies to independently finance their troop activities–talk about empowering girls and young women!
Over the next decade, troops across the country baked cookies at home and sold them door-to-door for 25 to 35 cents per dozen.
By 1948, Girl Scouts had licensed 29 bakers to produce cookies nationwide. At that time, just three varieties were sold: Sandwich, Shortbread, and Chocolate Mints (now known as Thin Mints). By the end of the 1950s, the lineup expanded to four cookies, including filled vanilla and chocolate options alongside the classic shortbread and chocolate mint.
Throughout the 1960s and beyond, the cookie program continued to grow as popularity soared. While flavors evolved, Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Sandwiches/Do-Si-Dos, and Shortbread/Trefoils remained staples across bakeries.
Today, Girl Scout Cookies are kosher and halal certified, with vegan and gluten-free options available as well. One thing that has never changed in more than 100 years: all proceeds from cookie sales stay local, helping troops fund activities, programs, and adventures.
Girl Scout Cookie Flavors
Ever wonder why some Girl Scout cookies are similar recipes but with different names? Each Girl Scout council contracts with the two (yes, only two!) officially licensed bakers: ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers.
Little Brownie Bakers makes: Thin Mints (V), Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils, Adventurefuls, Lemon-Ups, Exploremores, and Toffee-tastic (GF)
ABC Bakers makes: Caramel deLites, Lemonades (V), Thin Mints (V), Peanut Butter Sandwich, Peanut Butter Patties (V), Adventurefuls, Exploremores, Caramel Chocolate Chip (GF), and Trefoils
Cookies for Dietary Restrictions
Did you know that all Girl Scout cookies are kosher and halal? They also have cookies for other dietary needs:
- Gluten-free cookies: Toffee-tastic and Caramel Chocolate Chip
- Vegan cookies: Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, and Lemonades
Girl Scout Cookies in 2026
Girl Scouts typically introduce a new cookie each year, and 2026 is no exception. In 2026, they’re adding Exploremores to their cookie line-up! These sandwich cookies are inspired by Rocky Road ice cream, with chocolate cookies filled with chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond crème.
Girl Scout Cookie Board Ingredients
I chose to go with the four classic flavors! You can choose your own favorite flavors, just be sure to also update the dip flavors depending on your selection.
Produce
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Green grapes
Cookies
- Thin Mints
- Peanut Butter Sandwiches (or Do-Si-Dos)
- Caramel deLites (or Samoas)
- Trefoils
Dips
- Peanut butter
- Strawberry jelly
- Nutella (or homemade Chocolate Dip)
- Cool Whip
Girl Scout Cookie Board Step-by-Step Instructions
- Start by adding the strawberries, blackberries, and grapes to the center of your board in a single row.
- Add a row of Thin Mints and a row of Peanut Butter Sandwiches above the fruit. Each row should be a different cookie flavor.
- Add a row of Caramel deLites and a row of Trefoils below the fruit.
- Add the peanut butter, jelly, chocolate dip, and Cool Whip to separate small bowls. Place 2 bowls at each end of the board. For easy sharing, serve the dips with separate spoons.
Girl Scout Cookies Recipes
Girl Scout cookies make amazing ice cream toppings and milkshake mix-ins, but they also make amazing cakes, brownies, truffles, and trail mix. Both licensed bakeries have their own list of tasty recipes to try!
Copy Cat Recipes
The official Girl Scout cookie season runs from January through April (start dates vary by location!). To find your local council, go to the Girl Scout Cookie Finder site and enter your zip code.
But if you’re anything like me, sometimes you just can’t wait for Girl Scout Cookie season! While some folks freeze their cookies and have the willpower to enjoy them year-round, I sometimes turn to copycat recipes when a craving hits. Just a heads-up: these recipes were created by bloggers and are not officially licensed by the Girl Scouts.
- Caramel Delites (aka Samoas) copycat recipe by Just a Taste
- Tagalong copycat recipe by Dash of Sanity
- Thin Mint copycat recipe by Baked by an Introvert
- Do-Si-Dos copycat recipe by Molly Allen (via Mashed)
Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Pairings
Girl Scout cookies are always delicious on their own, but these flavor pairings make them extra delicious!
Dips (like on my board!)
- Trefoils – peanut butter, jelly, chocolate, and or whipped cream
- Thin Mints – chocolate, peanut butter, and/or whipped cream
- Caramel deLites (Samoas) – chocolate and/or whipped cream
- Peanut Butter Sandwiches (Do-Si-Dos) with peanut butter and/or jelly
Ice Cream
- Adventurefuls and salted caramel ice cream
- Caramel Chocolate Chip and coffee or toffee ice cream
- Samoas and coconut or chocolate ice cream
- Do-Si Dos and strawberry, raspberry, or Neapolitan ice cream
- Lemonades and raspberry sorbet
- Tagalongs and chocolate or vanilla ice cream
- Thin Mints and vanilla, mint chip, or matcha ice cream
- Trefoils and dulce de leche or salted caramel ice cream
Cheese
- Trefoils with Havarti: both share smooth, buttery flavors
- Lemonades with aged Gouda: the citrus contrasts with the nuttiness of the cheese
- Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs with Grand Cru: the nutty cheese complements the peanut butter
- Samoas/Caramel deLites with cheddar: sharpness cuts through the rich caramel
- Lemon Ups with goat cheese: Tangy goat cheese complements the sweet, citrus flavors
P.S. for more cheese pairings, check out my Cheese and Candy Pairings and Cheese and Chocolate Pairings.
Wine
- Trefoils with Chardonnay or Pinot Gris – the buttery cookies match the wines’ buttery, fruited flavors
- Lemonades with Pinot Grigio – the bright citrus flavors match the wine’s acidity.
- Do-Si-Dos/Peanut Butter Sandwiches with Merlot – the rich peanut butter is balanced by the mild tannins of the wine
- Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs with Cabernet Sauvignon – the bold flavor of the wine matches the boldness of the chocolate and peanut butter flavors
- Samoas/Caramel deLites with Pinot Noir: the bright fruit flavor balances the rich caramel, coconut, and chocolate
Learn more about wine pairing in my Wine Pairing 101!
Coffee
- Thin Mints with dark roast coffee, like French roast
- Caramel deLites/Samoas with mocha or caramel latte
- Tagalongs/Peanut Butter Patties with rich espresso
- Trefoils/Shortbread shine with smooth Sumatra or Italian roasts
FAQs
Generally, it’s January through April, but start dates will vary slightly based on your local council.
There are technically 14 different kinds, but you won’t be able to choose from all 14 at the same time! Girl Scouts uses two licensed bakers, and they only share 4 of the same cookies (Thin Mints®, Exploremores™, Adventurefuls®, and Trefoils®). Your cookie selection will depend on which bakery your local council uses.
Yes! If you know a Girl Scout or troop that participates in the online cookie program, you can order cookies through the Digital Cookie® platform using their link. You can also purchase cookies online at girlscoutcookies.org.
– Thin Mints
– Caramel deLites/Samoas
– Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs
– Peanut Butter Sandwich /Do-si-dos
Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, and Lemonades
Toffee-tastic and Caramel Chocolate Chip
In the more than 100 years since Girl Scout troops started selling cookies, there have been quite a few cookie flavors that have been retired. Most recently, the Toast-Yay!, which was introduced in 2021, and Girl Scout S’mores, introduced in 2017, were retired after the 2025 season.
If you’re in the mood for a Toast-Yay!, a French toast-flavored cookie with sweet icing, go for a classic Trefoil and maybe dress it up with some cinnamon-sugar. If you’re hankering for a Girl Scouts S’Mores, chocolate and marshmallow filling sandwiched between graham cracker cookies, try Trefoils dipped in chocolate and/or Marshmallow Fluff–if you’re just looking for a chocolate fix, Thin Mints and Samoas/Caramel deLites will do the trick!
All Girl Scout Cookie boxes have a “use or freeze by” date that’s based on the manufacturing date; always follow that!
Freezing is a great way to keep the cookies, just be sure the cookies remain in their sealed plastic packaging or are stored in sealed freezer bags (pro tip: don’t attempt to defrost the cookies, just let them come to room temperature on their own).
Thin Mints are especially delicious to eat right from the freezer!
In early 2025, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the Girl Scouts that alleged that the cookies contained toxic heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and pesticides. The findings were based on a small, unpeer-reviewed study commissioned by Moms Across America.
The Girl Scouts maintain that the cookies are made with ingredients that adhere to food safety standards set by the FDA and other relevant authorities and are safe to consume. In a blog post addressing these concerns, they stated: “Environmental contaminants—which can include heavy metals— can occur naturally in soil. This means that nearly all foods using plant-based ingredients, including organic foods, may contain trace amounts. This does not mean that these foods are harmful to consume.”
Show Me Your Girl Scout Cookie Board
I hope this post inspires you to serve Girl Scout cookies at your next party. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the snacks and apps you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share!
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Girl Scout Cookies Board
Ingredients
Produce
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Green grapes
Cookies
- Thin Mints
- Peanut Butter Sandwiches (Do-Si-Dos)
- Caramel deLites (Samoas)
- Trefoils
Dips
- Peanut butter
- Strawberry jelly
- Nutella (or homemade Chocolate Dip)
- Cool Whip
Instructions
- Start by adding the strawberries, blackberries, and grapes to the center of your board in a single row.
- Add a row of Thin Mints and a row of Peanut Butter Sandwiches above the fruit. Each row should be a different cookie flavor.
- Add a row of Caramel deLites and a row of Trefoils below the fruit.
- Add the peanut butter, jelly, chocolate dip, and Cool Whip to separate small bowls. Place 2 bowls at each end of the board. For easy sharing, serve the dips with separate spoons.
