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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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When selling girl scout cookies do people pay you straight away?

They pay you when they get the cookies. If they can't pay you then politely say, OK just give me a call when you get the money and I will bring over your cookies.

If they don't call soon just sell those cookies to somebody else.

What are Girl Scout cookies called in Chile and Thailand?

In other countries, the Girl Scout/Girl Guide national associations set their own policies for money earning projects for their members. Some national organizations, such as Girl Guides of Canada, also sell cookie products. Members of USA Girl Scouts Overseas sell cookies as members of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA).

So, it is likely that Girl Guides in Chile and Thailand do not sell cookies. Any cookies sold in those countries are probably sold by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from other countries, so they would be called "Girl Scout Cookies" if sold by members of USA Girl Scouts Overseas.

When is the money for Girl Scout cookies due?

Girl Scout Cookie Sales dates and procedures are different for each Girl Scout council. In addition, the Girl Scout Neighborhood or Service Unit can set due dates as can the troop/group leaders or cookie chair.

For the most accurate information, contact your troop/group leader or cookie chair. You can also check your Girl Scout Council's web site.

What was the cost of Girl Scout cookies in 2013?

Depending on the local Girl Scout Council, Girl Scout cookies cost either $3.50 or $4.00 per box in 2013.

When are Girl Scout cookie forms due?

The answer depends on which Girl Scout council you are located in. Each council sets their own sale dates. However, troop leaders might set a different date so that they have time to do the tally before turning in the order. So, the best thing to do is to contact your troop leader or your Girl Scout council.

How do you say would you like to buy Girl Scout cookies in spanish?

¿Quieres comprar las galletas de las Girl Scouts? -informal

¿Quiere usted comprar las galletas de las Girl Scouts? -formal

How many Girl Scout cookies did the top seller in Girl Scouts sell?

There is no official record kept of Girl Scout cookie sales, however, the following girls have made the news for their cookie sales:

In 2008, 15-year-old Jennifer Sharpe from Dearborn, Michigan sold 17,328 boxes of cookies. This was a new record for her troop and possibly an all-time record.

From 1978 to 1990, Elizabeth Brinton, the "Cookie Queen", of Falls Church, VA, sold a total of more than 100,000 boxes of cookies. Elizabeth sold 11,200 boxes of cookies in 1985 and 18,000 boxes in a later year.

How much are Girl Scout cookies in Detroit Michigan in 2015?

Each Girl Scout council determines the price of the cookies for their council. For the 2015 cookie sale, most councils set their price at $4.00 per box with the gluten free cookie at $5.00. Some councils may have set a different price.

Where can you buy Girl Scout Cookies in Austin Texas?

In Austin, Texas, you can buy Girl Scout Cookies at various cookie booths set up by local Girl Scout troops during the annual cookie season. These booths are often located in front of grocery stores, shopping centers, and community events. Additionally, you can order cookies directly from Girl Scouts through their official website or mobile app, which allows you to find nearby sales and support local troops.

How many ounces were a box of thin mint girl scout cookies in 1982?

In 1982, a box of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies contained 8 ounces. This size has changed over the years, but the 8-ounce box was standard during that time. Thin Mints have remained one of the most popular Girl Scout cookie varieties since their introduction.

What are the coconut Girl Scout cookies called?

Depending on which Girl Scout cookie baker your local council uses, the coconut Girl Scout cookie is called either a Caramel DeLite or a Samosa.

Are peanut butter Girl Scout cookies contaminated?

No. The bakers which make Girl Scout cookies do not use peanut butter from the company that was having problems with contamination.

How much are Girl Scout cookies in Switzerland?

Each World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) member country/organization sets their own guidelines for money earning projects for their members, so it is possible that Mouvement Scout De Suisse (MSdS) members

do not sell cookies. No information about cookie sales is available on the

Mouvement Scout De Suisse (MSdS) web site.

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).

Do Russian Girl Scouts sell cookies and what kind?

Each World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) member country/organization sets their own guidelines for money earning projects for their members, so it is very likely that Russian Federation Girl Scouts do not sell cookies.

Is the inside of a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie mint or chocolate?

The inside of a Thin Mint cookie is both chocolate and mint.

Thin Mints are Girl Scout cookies. They are a thin peppermint chocolate wafer covered with a smooth chocolaty coating.

What are Samoas Girl Scout cookies made of?

Sugar, vegetable oil, flour, coconut, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, corn starch and other ingredients. See the related link for a complete list of ingredients.

Why are Girl Scout cookies made in Pakistan?

If there are Girl Guide cookies made in Pakistan, it is probably because the Pakistan Girl Guides Association sells cookies.

Girl Scout cookies sold in the USA are made in the USA, in Kentucky for Little Brownie Bakers and in Iowa for ABC Cookie Bakers. Some Girl Scout troops ask customers to purchase boxes of Girl Scout cookies which are sent to US Armed Forces personnel all around the world, so US Girl Scout cookies may have been seen in Pakistan because they were sent there as a gift or sold there by USA Girl Scouts Overseas.

What is the difference between a Trefoil and a Shortbread Girl Scout cookie?

There are two different cookie bakers licensed by GSUSA to bake the Girl Scout cookies. Both companies bake a shortbread type cookie, but one company calls them Shortbread and the other company calls them Trefoils. There is also a slight difference in the ingredients. The Trefoils contain brown sugar and buttermilk, while those ingredients are not listed for the Shortbread.

What deduction do you take for a box of Girl Scout Cookies?

If you buy the Girl Scout cookies and take them with you to consume them, you can not deduct their price. You have purchased a product at a fair market value.

If you buy Girl Scout cookies and leave them with the Girl Scouts as a donation, you may treat the purchase price of the donated cookies as a charitable contribution. If you buy the cookies and then donate them to another charitable organization, the cookies may be tax-deductible if they qualify as a donation to that organization.

How much does a Girl Scout cookie bundle cost?

In 2010, a "bundle" of Girl Scout cookies contained three boxes, each box cost $4.00, so the bundle cost $12.00.