Types of Cookies
True or False
In 1951, Girl Scout Cookies came in 3 varieties: Sandwich, Shortbread and Chocolate Mints.
True. Chocolate Mints went on to be known as Thin Mints.
True or False
Girl Scout cookies were originally home baked.
True.
The first Girl Scouts to sell cookies sold them from door to door. Is this something that is encouraged today?
Yes or No
No, especially not without an adult.
How much does the average box of Girl Scout cookies cost today?
$6
Who is the Girl Scout Founder?
Juliette Gordon Low
What is this year's new cookie to sell?
Exploremores
When did Girl Scout cookies start selling commercially?
A. 1910's
B. 1920's
C. 1930's
D. 1940's
B. 1920's. In 1922 the recipe was printed in a magazine and packaged in wax bags with stickers.
How can customers pay for their cookies? Name 2 ways.
Cash or Online with Digital Cookie App
How much does the troop currently have in their account?
A. Less than $500
B. $1000
C. More than $1500
C. More than 1500.
When did the Digital Cookie platform become available to sell Girl Scout cookies?
A. 2012
B. 2014
C. 2016
B. 2014
True or false
By 1998 low fat and sugar free cookies selections became available.
True.
What was the first kind of Girl Scout cookie?
Sugar cookie
Where or how can you ask if somebody is interested in Girl Scout cookies?
Anywhere. On the phone, on order sheet, in person, at cookie booths.
If a box of cookies costs $6 and someone hands you a $10 bill. How much money do you give them back?
$4
True or False
In the 1990's the cookie activity pins for all ages was introduced to encourage troop sales.
Trick Question. Yes, this is when they were introduced, but daisies did not start selling cookies until the 2000's.
True or False
Gluten Free cookies became available in the 1990's.
False. Gluten Free cookies didn't become available until 2010's.
True or False
By 1966, the best-selling cookies were sugar cookies, shortbread cookies and Exploremores.
False. The best-selling cookies were Chocolate Mint, Shortbread and Peanut Butter Sandwiches.
When should you tell customers money is due by?
Right away when ordering or right away upon delivery.
How much does 3 boxes of cookies cost?
$18.00
Which year was the only year the Raspberry rally cookies were in the line up?
A. 2022
B. 2023
C. 2024
B. 2023
In 2016 which cookies became the most popularly sold new release cookie in Girl Scout history?
A. Exploremores
B. Toast Yays
C. Thanks A Lots
D. Smore's
D. Smore's. They were just discontinued after the 2025 season after 10 years.
How much did an original dozen (12) cost?
A. 10 Cents a dozen
B. 20 Cents a dozen
C. 30 Cents a dozen
D. $5.00 a dozen
C. 30 Cents a dozen
What should you always do after making a cookie sale?
Thank your customer for supporting your troop!
How much does out troop receive per box sold?
A. $2 a box
B. 50 cents to 90 cents
C. 70 cents to $1
D. All $6
C. 70 cents to $1.
Which year was the last year for Smore's and Toast Yay! cookies?
A. 2025
B. 2023
C. 2021
A. 2025