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Girl Scouts Unveil New Cookie Amid Rising Prices

9/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Girl Scouts of the USA will introduce the Exploremores cookie in January 2026, inspired by Rocky Road ice cream.
This cookie includes chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond-flavored crème, available online and at local booths.
S’mores and Toast-Yay! cookies have been discontinued amid rising prices, now $6 to $7 per box.
Membership dues will rise by 160%, with a projected $5.6 million operating loss in 2024.
Proceeds from cookie sales and dues will support local councils and programs.

History

Historical Context

The Girl Scouts of the USA began selling cookies in 1934 to fund local troops, a practice that has evolved over the decades. By 2024, cookie prices reached $6-$7 per box due to inflation. Rising membership dues by 160% and a projected $5.6 million loss underscore the financial challenges youth organizations face, prompting the introduction of innovative products like the Exploremores cookie in 2026.

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Story summary

The Girl Scouts of the USA will introduce the Exploremores cookie in January 2026, inspired by Rocky Road ice cream.
This cookie includes chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond-flavored crème, available online and at local booths.
S’mores and Toast-Yay! cookies have been discontinued amid rising prices, now $6 to $7 per box.
Membership dues will rise by 160%, with a projected $5.6 million operating loss in 2024.
Proceeds from cookie sales and dues will support local councils and programs.

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