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Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scout cookies are very popular cookies sold by Girl Scouts of the USA as one of the group's major fundraisers. Members can earn incentives for their efforts in participating in the annual sales of the cookies. The first cookie sales by an individual Girl Scout unit was in December 1917 by the Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Over 200 million boxes of Girl Scout cookies are sold each year.

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What is the font used on Girl Scout Cookie boxes?

The font used on Girl Scout Cookie boxes is a custom typeface that combines elements of nostalgia and modernity to reflect the brand's values. While the specific font is proprietary, it often resembles playful and approachable sans-serif styles. The design aims to evoke a sense of fun and community, appealing to the target audience of both children and adults.

How many girl scont councils are there?

The number of Girl Scout councils in the United States can vary, but as of recent data, there are approximately 111 local Girl Scout councils. Each council operates independently to serve girls in specific geographic areas, providing programs and activities that promote leadership, community service, and personal development. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's best to visit the official Girl Scouts website or contact them directly.

How many Girl Scout Cookies this year in Kentucky?

The number of Girl Scout Cookies available in Kentucky can vary each year based on the local councils and specific troops. Generally, popular varieties like Thin Mints and Samoas are offered, along with any new or seasonal flavors. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's best to check the official Girl Scouts of Kentucky website or contact local troops directly.

How much did a box of girl scout cookies weigh in 1970?

In 1970, a box of Girl Scout cookies typically weighed around 6 ounces (170 grams). This weight has varied slightly over the years, but the standard size for many varieties has remained relatively consistent. Girl Scout cookies have evolved, but the 1970s boxes were a staple for cookie sales during that era.

What was the price of Girl Scout cookies in 1968?

In 1968, the price of Girl Scout cookies varied depending on the region and the type of cookie. Generally, a box of Girl Scout cookies in 1968 cost around 50 to 75 cents. However, prices could have been slightly higher or lower in different areas due to factors such as production costs and local demand.

How many Girl Scout cookies are in a box?

  • Do-Si-Dos™ - Peanut Butter Sandwiches (peanut butter cookie with peanut butter filling) - 20 cookies* per 8 ounce box.
  • Dulce de Leche - (made with milk caramel chips) - approximate count per box: 22 cookies
  • Samoas® - Caramel deLites™ (vanilla cookies covered with caramel on top and bottom then rolled in coconut and striped with chocolate) - 15 cookies* per 7 ounce box.
  • Tagalongs® - Peanut Butter Patties® (Regular cookie with soft Peanut Butter and coated with chocolate) - 15 cookies* per 7 ounce box.
  • Thin Mints (thin chocolate-peppermint cookie coated in chocolate) - approximate count per box: 28 cookies
  • Trefoils - a.k.a. Shortbread - (a shortbread cookie) - approximate count per box: 36 cookies
  • Thank U BerryMunch - (with premium cranberries) approximate count per box: 14 cookies
  • Savannah Smiles -(lemon wedge) approximate count per box: 28 cookies
  • Shout Outs!- approximate count per box: 40 cookies
  • Thanks-A-Lot - approximate count per box: 15cookies
  • Lemonades - approximate count per box: 15 cookies

How much do Girl Scout cookies weigh?

The weight of Girl Scout cookies can vary depending on the specific type of cookie. On average, a single Girl Scout cookie can weigh around 0.2 to 0.3 ounces. However, certain varieties like Thin Mints may weigh slightly more due to their denser texture. It's important to note that the weight of Girl Scout cookies can also be influenced by factors such as packaging and individual variations in production.

What was the price of Girl Scout cookies in 1965?

In 1965, the price of Girl Scout cookies was around 50 to 75 cents per box, depending on the specific variety of cookies being sold. The prices may have varied slightly from region to region due to different costs of production and distribution. It's important to note that historical pricing information may not be readily available or accurate due to inflation and other economic factors over time.

What was the price of Girl Scout cookies in 1960?

In 1960, the price of Girl Scout cookies was 50 cents per box. The cookies were sold by Girl Scouts as part of their fundraising efforts. The cookies were originally homemade by the girls and later transitioned to commercially baked cookies by licensed bakers.

Why do Girl Scout cookies cost so much?

For Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), there are two cookie baking companies. They are allowed to offer up to 8 varieties but the have to offer Thin Mints®, Peanut Butter Sandwich/Do-si-dos® and Shortbread/Trefoils®.

Any of the five other varieties can be changed each year. Since Samoas®/Caramel deLites® are the second best seller, the cookie companies keep them.

So the other four varieties can be changed. The chocolate chip cookies were sold for a couple of years, then switched so that another kind could be sold.

How much are Girl Scout cookies for 2015?

Each Girl Scout council determines the price of the cookies for their council. For the 2010 cookie sale, some councils set their price at $3.50 per box and some councils set their price at $4.00 per box. Other councils may have set a different price.

What is the original name of the Trefoils Girl Scout cookie?

Trefoil cookies are named after their shape. Trefoil means a shape made from three overlapping rings. The trefoil cookie uses the three overlapping Girl Scouts silhouettes to make a somewhat round design.

Has a president bought Girl Scout cookies?

Yes. US Presidents Richard Nixon and George H.W. Bush bought Girl Scout cookies from Elizabeth Brinton, who was a top Girl Scout cookie seller. Other presidents (Bill Clilnton and Lyndon B. Johnson) had daughters who were Girl Scouts, so they very likely bought Girl Scout cookies.

Ever since 1917, when Edith Wilson was First Lady, the First Lady of the US has served as the Honorary President of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Due to this honor, many US Presidents have bought Girl Scout Cookies!

How much do Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies cost?

Each Girl Scout council determines the price of the cookies for their council. For the 2013 cookie sale, some councils set their price at $3.50 per box and some councils set their price at $4.00 per box. Other councils may have set a different price.

Use the Girl Scout Cookie Finder to contact your local Girl Scout council. (See Related Links.)

Can Jehovah's Witnesses buy girl scout cookies?

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If a Jehovah's Witness chose not to buy GS cookies, it was a decision they made on their own. There is not an organization policy on this.

Many of the things that individual witnesses do, or do not do, is governed by that individual person's conscience. We have a term within our organization that we use: "conscience matters." These are matters that do not have a direct biblical mandate.

The individual who decided against the purchase of Girl Scout cookies may have felt that to do so would be supporting an organization that promotes nationalism. Jehovah's Witnesses all over the world, no matter what country they live in, choose to remain neutral in matters pertaining to nationalism, which often is the cause of warfare.

Jesus said at Mark 12:17: "Pay back Caesar's things to Caesar, but God's things to God." So we pay all our taxes, and obey the laws and respect the authorities, but our devotion and heartfelt allegiance goes only to God and His kingdom. This person may have felt that by supporting Girl Scouts they may compromise to some extent their neutrality as far as human political endeavors are concerned, and take away from their allegiance to God's Kingdom.

Jehovah's Witnesses are free moral agents. Jehovah's Witnesses try to consider what effect our actions may have on our relationship with our creator and the effect it might have on the consciences of those around us, even in seemingly small matters such as the support of the Girl Scouts organization. Individually, each of us make choices based on the knowledge that we have at the time. Evidently this person decided that to purchase the cookies may have violated their conscience based on the information and knowledge that he or she has at the time.

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There is nothing about the Girl Scouts Organization that would prevent a Jehovah's Witness from buying cookies. This has nothing to do with nationalism or otherwise but it is possible that they had a religious or holiday theme that the Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate.

Or, more likely it was for a reason like anyone else might have. For instance, maybe they were on a diet, maybe they are diabetic and can't eat sweets, maybe their own daughter is selling the same cookies for her troop or maybe they didn't have the money at the time.

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There is no article in Watchtower forbidding the purchase of Girl Scout cookies. Like the first Brother/Sister said: it is a personal choice and falls into the "grey" area where there is no biblical mandate either forbidding or endorsing the idea.

How many countries sell Girl Scout cookies?

Girl Scouts of the USA sell Girl Scout Cookies.

Girl Guides of Canada sell Girl Guide Cookies.

Girl Guides Australia sell Girl Guide Biscuits (cookies).

Are Girl Scout cookies good?

Thin Mints are the number one seller, followed by Samoas/Caramel DeLites and then Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs.

Personal opinion: Caramel DeLites, Thin Mints, Shortbreads, and Peanut Butter Patties are the best Girl Scout cookies.

What was the cost of Girl Scout cookies in 1962?

In 1992, Girl Scout cookies cost approximately $2.50 per box. Each Girl Scout council sets its own price for the cookies, so there was some variation in the price between councils.

How much were girl Scout cookies in 1980?

In the 1920's and 1930's, cookies were made at home by the Girl Scouts and their mothers. The cookies were wrapped in wax paper bags, sealed with a sticker and sold for 25 to 35 cents per dozen.

How much did Girl Scout cookies cost in 1990?

Depending on the Girl Scout council, Girl Scouts of the USA cookies cost from $2.00 to $2.50 per box in 1990.

What type of Girl Scout cookies do people in China sell?

It is unlikely that members of the Hong Kong Girl Guides sell cookie products. Not all World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) member organizations sell cookies as a national organization. Some national organizations, such as Girl Guides of Canada, Girl Scouts of the USA, and Girl Guides Australia Inc., do sell cookie (biscuits in Australia) products. Members of Girl Scouts Overseas sell cookies as members of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) in other countries.

Why are Girl Scout cookies only sold at a certain time of year?

The Girl Scout cookie sale is a learning experience for the girls. As they sell the cookies, girls develop five essential skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

The sale is limited so that the girls will also spend time on other activities, not just on cookie sales.

Also, by only selling at a certain time of the year, interest in the cookie sale can be created each year. People ask Girl Scouts about when will they be around again to sell cookies.

How do you freeze Girl Scout cookies?

First, call all your customers that usually buy to tell them that you're coming. Then, have your family buy some. Be polite and sweet to everyone and they will buy more. Tell the benefits (reduced fat, etc). Tell them your favorites (they tend to buy these). Also, if your parents work for a large company, have them sell at work. If your mom is a doctor (like mine), have her sell to her patients too. The more people you ask the better.

Hope this helps, long time girl scout (Guineagirl96)

When I did this as a young girl I took my cookies to the PTA meetings and sold my cookies there. I also would go to the college campuses and sell them ( college students are always hungry). Many colleges had buses for students so I would go on the buses and sell. Also ask people where you work at.

One of the most important things we found was to be sure to return to customers each year. They might only buy one or two boxes the first year, but once they know you will return each year, most people will increase their order. Be sure to let them know the kinds of activities your troop does each year so that they know what they are supporting by purchasing the cookies.

Also, if someone says they are on a diet, tell them cookies make a good gift, freeze well, or they can just make a donation to the troop.

What year were Girl Scout cookies first sold?

1917 was when they first started selling the cookies, but that started with only a few troops who were selling cookies that were baked back home. The first recorded sale was The Mistletoe Troop of Muskogee in Oklahoma some time in December of 1917. They were all home made until 1934, when a Philadelphians Girl Scout Council began to commercially bake and sell the cookies. Finally, in 1936, Girl Scout cookies went nation wide and are still freakin awesome to this day.

Why do Tulsa Girl Scout cookies cost 4 and Oklahoma City Girl Scout cookies cost 3.50?

There are 8 Girl Scout Councils in Texas.

Cookies are $3.50 per box in all of the Girl Scout councils in Texas:

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest - Southern New Mexico & West Texas

Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas

Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains