It is officially that magical time of year again. Girl Scout cookie season kicked off Thursday, Jan. 15, and local troops are tying on their green sashes, stacking cookie cases, and getting ready to do what they do best: run the largest girl-led business in the world — one box at a time.
According to Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the cookie program is far more than a fundraiser. Proceeds help fund troop projects, travel opportunities, summer camp, and year-round programming that builds leadership, confidence, and real-world skills.
This year, boxes are $6, and $7 for gluten-free. Sales run through March 8.
Local cookie booths take center stage
For local residents, the best part of cookie season is simple: you do not have to go far.
Drive-thru favorite returns to Lansdale
Troop 7295 will host its sixth annual Drive-Thru Cookie Booth on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John’s UCC, 500 W. Main Street, Lansdale. It is opening weekend, it is fast, and you do not even have to leave your car.
North Penn booth tour
Starting Jan. 15, North Penn Girl Scouts will be selling at booths throughout the area, including:
They will also host a drive-thru booth at Walton Farm Elementary on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m.
First cookie season for Daisy Troop 51175
For some girls, this season marks a milestone. Daisy Troop 51175 will host its first-ever cookie booth at the Grocery Outlet in Lansdale on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The troop is inviting the community to stop by and cheer on its youngest entrepreneurs.
Upper Bucks: shop local, support local
Upper Bucks residents will also find troops selling cookies beginning this weekend at Walmart, Lowe’s, Q-Mart, and other community locations. According to the Richland Area Girl Scout service unit, nearly $35,000 stayed in Quakertown last year, supporting local troops and helping fund cookie donations for Hometown Heroes.
In one Facebook post, parent Cathleen Grandzol of Perkasie said the cookie program teaches girls five core skills: goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.
Just as important, she said, is where the money stays.
In other words, every box sold is an investment—not just in cookies, but in the next generation of leaders.
So whether you are loyal to Thin Mints, curious about Exploremores, or simply happy to support a familiar winter tradition, cookie season has officially arrived. Keep an eye out for green vests, colorful tables, and a whole lot of determination — because the Girl Scouts are back, and business is open.
Meet the new cookie in town: Exploremores™
This year’s lineup includes a brand-new addition: Exploremores™, a rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie filled with chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond-flavored crème. The new cookie is designed to reflect the spirit of curiosity and exploration at the heart of Girl Scouting — and yes, it is already generating buzz, according to the organization.
Returning favorites include:
This year’s cookie season comes with extra historical flavor. As the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Girl Scouts are honoring the fact that the first-ever Girl Scout cookie sale happened in Philadelphia.
In 1933, local Girl Scouts baked and sold cookies at the Philadelphia Gas and Electric Company. Just three years later, the program became a national tradition — one that still starts conversations, teaches entrepreneurship, and fills freezers to this day.
