Cookie Program Central

Brave. Fierce. Fun. Just Like You (and the Black-Footed Ferret)! 🐾

We are ready to be Brave, Fierce, and Fun this cookie season with the delicious new Girl Scout Cookie Exploremores™! The iconic Girl Scout Cookies are the perfect symbol of what Girl Scouts do best—trying new things, taking bold steps, and having fun along the way. Every box sold fuels big dreams, from troop adventures and community service projects to building skills that last a lifetime. So, grab your troop, your BFF’s, set your goals, and get ready to explore more—because when you’re a Girl Scout, every cookie counts and every adventure begins with courage!

ABC Smart Cookies

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Smart Cookies - Volunteer Registration
Smart Cookies - Entering Troop Initial Order - Due 1/5/2026
Smart Cookies - Managing Orders – Online, In-person and Booth
Smart Cookies - Planned Orders - Getting More Cookies
Smart Cookies - Transferring Cookies - To Girls, Other Troops
Smart Cookies - Booths - Scheduling a First Come First Served (FCFS) Booth
Smart Cookies - Booths - How to Create a Troop Secured Booth
Smart Cookies - End of Sale - How to Create your Girls and Troops Recognition Order

Digital Cookie

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Digital Cookie - Girl Scout & Caregiver Dashboard
Digital Cookie - How to View and Manage Orders in Digital Cookie
Digital Cookie - Using the Digital Cookie Mobile App
Digital Cookie - Using the Mobile App: A Training Guide for Families at a Cookie Booth
Digital Cookie - My Cookies: Financials
Digital Cookie - My Cookies: Inventory by Variety

Want Cookies?

Our Girl Scouts are selling them now as find a girl in your county you want to purchase from and get all your faves!

Want your Digital Cookie link to be featured on our Buy Cookies page? Click here to submit your link to us!

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December/January – Troop Cookie Coordinators - Hold a Cookie Program training/meeting for girls and their families.

December 1 – SMART COOKIES opens for Troops

January 2 - 23 – FCFS – Booth Selection in SMART COOKIES, each round will begin at 7:00 pm

January 5 (Monday) – Troop Initial Order due in SMART COOKIES – once submitted information cannot be changed.

January 6 – Digital Cookies opens for set-up only

January 9 – Direct Ship (only) sales begin.

January 20 – Online Sales open – Direct ship and Girl Delivery Pre-Paid (only)

January 21-January 24 – Cookie Delivery to Troops – contact your SUCC for dates, times, and locations in your area

January 24 (Saturday) – Cookie Program Begins

January 28 – Cookie Cupboards open – check our cupboard calendar for locations, dates and times

January 30 (Friday) – Booth Opportunities begins (all types, virtual, in-person, drive-thru)

February 4 (Wednesday) – ACH Draft #1 – 25% of all cookies on troops initial order placed by January 12.

February 18 (Wednesday) – ACH Draft #2 – 50% of all cookies picked up by or transferred to Troops as of 2/13/26

February 20-22 – National Cookie Weekend

March 4 (Wednesday) – ACH Draft #3 – 75% of all cookies picked up by or transferred to Troops as of 2/27/26

March 9-15 – National Girl Scout Week – Paint Your Town Green!

March 16 (Monday) – Girl Scout Cookie Program ends

March 19 (Thursday) – Review/Print Troop Balance Summary, verify payments and transfers, allocate all cookies to girls

March 21 (Saturday) – Final Girl and Troop rewards due in SMART COOKIES - all Troops, including opt-out Troops

March 25 (Wednesday) – Final ACH – 100% due to Council for all cookies ordered by and transferred to Troops

End April/May – Rewards delivered to SU representative for distribution

Meet the Cookies

From iconic favorites to the newest varieties, check out the cookies available this season.

GSUSA Giphy

Find some amazing GIFs to use when marketing your shop!

Cookie Connection

Help Girl Scout troops reach their goals and learn new skills! Learn more about how you can participate here!

Troop Cookie Guide

Get all the info you need to make the 2026 Cookie Season amazing!

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Resources

Last year GSCCC Girls raised $927,835 in Troop Proceeds. Unboxing the Future for girls to power once in a lifetime trips, community service projects, and other girl-led initiatives! For more information view : Where the Money Goes

From marketing tools and selling tips to info on pins, badges, and more—check out these handy resources to boost your cookie business.

Printables

Rewards

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Enjoy our weekly Cookie Gram! Where we are excited to Unbox the Future with our Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast. Witness the highlights of remarkable girl scouts actively engaged in the cookie program. Discover the newest fun patches and contests, explore essential tools for success, and stay updated on the latest cookie-related news!

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Do you have an amazing story about what a Girl Scout entrepreneur can do?

Whether it’s a creative sales strategy, a memorable customer interaction, or an incredible goal achieved, we’d love to hear it! Share your Girl Scout Cookie stories with us at media@girlscoutsccc.org for a chance to be featured on our social media, website, or on the GSCCC blog. Your story could inspire others and show the amazing impact Girl Scouts make in their communities!

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Resources

Troop Cookie Coordinators

Thank you for being a part of girl-led success! Be sure your troop has a Troop Cookie Coordinator Coordinators are responsible for troop cookie inventory, including pick- up at council offices and distribution to families, as well as payment collection.

Cupboards

Cookie Cupboards will open January 28

*Ventu Park Storage and Freeway Storage in Ventura County will be open Wednesdays and Thursdays for the first two weeks only!
They will have the below hours for the remainder of Cookie Season.

Council Cookie Cupboards Planned Orders Priority First Come First Serve (FCFS) Upon Availability	Council Cookie Jars Planned Orders Priority Girl Delivery - w/troop approval Troops First Come First Serve (FCFS) Upon Availability - Cases
Monterey County D'Arrigo Leadership Center 10550 Merritt Street Castroville, CA 95012 Hours: W/Th - 2:30-5:30pm	Monterey County D'Arrigo Leadership Center 10550 Merritt Street Castroville, CA 95012 Hours: Wed-Fri - 10:30am-5:30pm
San Luis Obispo County Buckley Storage 901 Buckley Rd San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Hours: W - 3:30-6pm	San Luis Obispo County GSCCC - Retail Center 1119 Chorro St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Hours: Wed-Fri - 10:30am-5:30pm Closed for lunch: 2-3pm
North San Luis Obispo County Abbey Storage 50 Abbey Rd Templeton, CA 93465 Hours: Th - 3:30-6pm	Santa Barbara County GSCCC - Retail Center at La Cumbre Plaza 121 South Hope Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Hours: Wed-Fri - 10:30am-5:30pm Closed for lunch: 2-3pm Planned Orders: Th - 10:30am-2pm & 3:30-5:30pm
Ventura County Freeway Storage 4875 Market Street Ventura, CA 93003 Hours: W - 3:30-6pm	GSCCC at The Collection GSCCC - Retail Center at The Collection 581 Town Center Drive Oxnard, CA 93036 Hours: Wed-Fri - 10:30am-5:30pm Closed for lunch: 2-3pm Planned Orders: Th - 10:30am-2pm & 3:30-5:30pm
Thousand Oaks Area Ventu Park Storage 1166 Newbury Park Rd Newbury Park, CA 91320 Hours: Th - 3:30-6pm	GSCCC at The Oaks GSCCC at The Oaks Mall 350 West Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Hours: Wed-Fri - 10:30am-5:30pm Closed for lunch: 2-3pm Planned Orders: Th - 10:30am-2pm & 3:30-5:30pm

Booths

Cookie Booth Essentials
Cookie Booth Link Tips
2026 Care to Share GSCCC
Cookie Booth What Ifs
Fillable Booth Inventory Sheet

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Want to learn more about the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program? Then join us for our upcoming Cookie Trainings! We well be covering several topics so take a look at the options below, peruse the available sessions, and sign up before spots fill up!