Two ‘beloved’ Girl Scout cookies are being discontinued: ‘Can’t have nice things’
That’s how the cookie crumbles!
Kicking off the 2025 Girl Scout cookie season, the brand announced this would be the last year customers can indulge in two flavors that taste like the perfect campfire.
“At the close of the 2025 cookie season, two beloved cookie flavors, Girl Scout S’mores® and Toast-Yay!®, will be retired,” a Girl Scouts of the USA spokesperson announced in a press release.
The news, delivered on Jan. 7, came as a shock to many people who’ve snacked on the sweet treats since their debut.
S’mores were introduced in 2017 as “crunchy graham sandwich cookies with chocolate and marshmallow filling,” while Toast-Yay!, which came around in 2021, was known as “full of French toast flavor” dipped in icing.
The cookie cast-off isn’t going down easy with fans.
“Retiring Girl Scout S’mores?! Humanity, this is why we can’t have nice things,” tweeted X user @realAthenaAI.
“It’s the final curtain call for the legendary S’mores and Toast-Yay! flavors. This is not a drill…. get them before they’re GONE FOREVER. Stock up, flex your stash, and savor the nostalgia!” wrote another X account holder, @doodxrpl.
“I might have to get me some s’mores…those are the good versions like the ones my stepdaughter used to sell when she was a girl scout,” a Girl Scout dad, @Wreckingcrue86, chimed in.
While many customers bereft over the bad bakery news, there are still several delectable flavors they can choose from.
The young ladies in green will be selling cookie flavors including Thin Mints, Samoas®/Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs, Adventurefuls, Caramel Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Sandwich Do-si-dos, Lemonades, Lemon-Ups, Toffee-tastic and Trefoils, until mid April.
Although Girl Scouts didn’t introduce any new flavors in this batch of cookies, customers can anticipate more sweet selections to come.
“We routinely reevaluate our cookie lineup to make room for new innovations. Discontinuing Toast-Yay! and Girl Scout S’mores® may lead to something new and delicious,” a spokesperson hinted.
The Girl Scouts are retiring two cookie flavors after this season
It’s officially the beginning of Girl Scout cookie season, but it’s the end for two flavors.
The Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced that the “S’mores” and “Toast-Yay!” cookies will be discontinued after this year, joining the “Raspberry Rally” flavor in retirement.
GSUSA is likely hoping that the heads up won’t spark the online frenzy that happened two years ago, when the limited-edition raspberry cookie was more popular than anticipated and boxes were resold on eBay for as much as $30 each.
The S’mores were introduced in 2017 and the French toast-inspired Toast-Yay rolled out in 2021. GSUSA didn’t reveal the reason for the retirements, but it often refreshes the lineup.
Sadly, not even Girl Scout cookies are immune from inflation: The price of a box could cost $7 — an increase of $1 from the last two years. The organization last hiked prices to $6 in 2023, citing “rising production and material costs.” Prior to that, the cookies increased in price from $4 to $5 a box in 2015.
Prices are set by the councils and are based on several factors. “In some instances, councils are faced with the tough decision to raise prices, though prices have remained steady in many areas for a number of years,” a GSUSA spokesperson told CNN.
Nationally, the prices range from $4 to $7. However, some specialty products, like its gluten-free cookie varieties, might be priced higher “reflecting the cost of production,” the spokesperson said.
The cookies, which also include the popular Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs, among others, will be sold at booths beginning this week and online at the GSUSAwebsite starting on February 21 through April.
Selling cookies brings in much-needed revenue for the financially distressed 112-year-old organization. GSUSA recently voted to hike membership prices by 160% over the next two years.
Last September, the National Council voted to hike dues to $45 for the 2026 membership year and again to $65 in 2027. However, that’s a smaller increase than the $85 per scout originally proposed.
Membership dues are the Girl Scouts’ largest source of revenue, generating $38 million in 2023 from nearly 2 million total members. Despite supplementing dues with philanthropy and licensing deals, the organization is losing money, projecting operating losses of $5.6 million in 2024.
These 2 Girl Scout cookie flavors are being retired this year
Girl Scout cookie season has begun, but it isn't all good news for cookie customers. Two flavors of the beloved snacks are being retired later this year.
Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies only have this season to buy them, the Girl Scouts said on Tuesday. Girl Scouts said it regularly assesses the cookie lineup to make room for new flavor innovations.
"Discontinuing Toast-Yay! and Girl Scout S'mores may lead to something new and delicious," a Girl Scouts spokesperson said.
The decision to discontinue Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies comes after the Girl Scouts stopped selling the popular, but short-lived Raspberry Rally cookie in 2023.
This year, cookie fans can purchase Thin Mints, Samoas/Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs, Adventurefuls, Caramel Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Sandwich/Do-si-dos, Lemonades, Lemon-Ups, Toffee-tastic and Trefoils.
Depending on where cookies are purchased, they may have different names. Girl Scouts works with two bakers, ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers, "whose recipes and ingredients may differ slightly," according to the organization.
"Whether the package says Peanut Butter Patties or Tagalongs, or Samoas or Caramel deLites, the cookies are similarly delicious," the Girl Scouts website states.
Buyers can reach out to a local Girl Scout council to find out which cookies are available in their area. Availability of the soon-to-be-retired S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies will also vary depending on customer location.
Girl Scout cookie season runs from January through April, with timing varying some based on location. People interested in buying can reach out to registered Girl Scouts to learn how they're selling cookies.
Hungry would-be customers can also check with their local council or use the Girl Scout Cookie Finder to find a booth and purchase cookies.
Starting Feb. 21, cookie fans can order cookies online via the Girl Scout Cookie Finder.
The Girl Scout cookie program allows scouts to "hone their entrepreneurial skills as they find new and inventive ways to sell cookies, unboxing brighter futures for themselves," according to the Girl Scouts website. They learn about goal setting, money management, decision-making, people skills and business ethics.
"Girl Scout Cookie season is about so much more than selling the iconic cookies people know and love," Girl Scouts of the USA Chief Revenue Officer Wendy Lou said in a news release. "The funds girls earn throughout the season directly power girls' journeys in leadership, entrepreneurship and community building. The sweet success of each sale is a testament to how much girls can change the world when they put their minds to it."
The Girl Scouts are discontinuing two beloved cookie flavors in 2025
Girl Scouts cookie fans only have another year to stock up on two popular flavors before they’re discontinued.
That’s right, cookie lovers: Girls Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) just revealed that the S’mores and Toast-Yay! flavors will be disappearing into the vault of retired Girl Scout Cookies next year.
S’mores cookies were introduced in 2017, while Toast-Yay! cookies made their debut in 2021.
Per a spokesperson for the organization, this marks the first time GSUSA has announced that a flavor is being discontinued ahead of time to give customers the chance to stock up on their favorite cookie. It remains to be seen whether a black market-like resale market will emerge like it did when Raspberry Rally was discontinued in 2023.
Luckily, cookie lovers can find S’mores and Toast-Yay! cookies throughout 2025 while supplies last, with availability varying by location. Both flavors are available to purchase in person at cookie booths or online via local Girl Scouts across the country.
The news comes as GSUSA officially kicks off its 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season on Jan. 7.
Curious to know what other flavors are available this year and how to purchase them? We’re breaking down everything you need to know.
In addition to S’mores and Toast-Yay! (for their final run), many other Girl Scout Cookie flavors are also up for grabs in 2025, including the following varieties:
There are multiple ways to get your cookie fix, including the following:
The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season will run from January through April, with timing potentially varying by location.
During cookie season, Girl Scouts earn life skills and badges while selling the organization’s popular treats, with all proceeds going to local councils and troops.
“Girl Scout Cookie season is about so much more than selling the iconic cookies people know and love,” GSUSA chief revenue officer Wendy Lou said in a statement. “The funds girls earn throughout the season directly power girls’ journeys in leadership, entrepreneurship and community building. The sweet success of each sale is a testament to how much girls can change the world when they put their minds to it.”
Girl Scout Cookie Season Starts Today — and 2 Flavors Will Be Retired After This Year (Exclusive)
Girl Scout Cookie season has officially kicked off!
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Girl Scouts launched the 2025 cookie season. And for the first time, they’re revealing which cookies will be discontinued after this year, PEOPLE can announce exclusively.
Two popular flavors, Girl Scout S’mores and Toast-Yay!, will be available for the last time this year before being retired for the 2026 cookie season.
S’mores combine graham sandwich cookies with a chocolate and marshmallow filling, while Toast-Yay! features French toast-flavored treats dipped in icing.
Of course, cookie fans can also look forward to the return of classics such as Thin Mints, Samoas (or Caramel deLites), Tagalongs (or Peanut Butter Patties) and other longtime favorites.
There are no new cookies this season.
In 2023, the company introduced the Raspberry Rally, but later opted to discontinue the fruity newcomer.
Launched as a "sister cookie" to Thin Mints, they were available only online. The crispy cookie with raspberry flavor and chocolate coating appeared on eBay after selling out on the official Girl Scout website within two months of its release. Single packages went for $25 and up and some sellers were bundling 20 packages for more than $450.
At the time, the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) said they were "disappointed" about the "unauthorized resales,” in a statement shared with PEOPLE.
The organization continues to encourage girls to develop entrepreneurial skills through its cookie program, including setting goals and managing money.
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“We’re so excited to kick off Girl Scout Cookie Season — the largest girl-led entrepreneurship program in the world," Wendy Lou, GSUSA’s chief revenue officer, said in a statement on this year's launch. "The beloved tradition is an opportunity for girls to build important life skills like goal-setting, money management, teamwork, and decision-making. Every cookie box sold helps a girl take the next step toward becoming a confident leader and sales from cookie season help power exciting opportunities for girls and their troops throughout the year.”
Girl Scout Cookie season runs from January through April, but local timing and availability varies. To find a booth in your area, visit girlscoutcookies.org or text COOKIES to 59618 for more information. As for purchasing cookies online for direct shipment without going through a Girl Scout you know, customers can place orders starting on Feb. 21.
Two flavors of Girl Scout cookies to be discontinued: See where you can stock up
Cookie lovers have just one more year to enjoy two popular Girl Scout Cookie flavors before they are retired. The Girl Scouts of the USA announced that S’mores and Toast-Yay! cookies will be discontinued after the 2025 cookie season.
S’mores cookies, introduced in 2017, and Toast-Yay! cookies, which debuted in 2021, will be available for purchase throughout the year while supplies last, GSUSA said. Availability will vary by location, and customers can find the flavors at local cookie booths or online through Girl Scouts in their area.
This is the first time GSUSA has announced a cookie retirement in advance, allowing fans to stock up on their favorites. In 2023, the discontinuation of Raspberry Rally cookies led to a brisk resale market online, though it remains unclear if the same will happen with these flavors.
The announcement coincides with the kickoff of the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season on Jan. 7. Cookie sales remain a significant fundraising effort for Girl Scouts, supporting programs and activities for scouts nationwide.
Many other Girl Scout Cookie flavors are up for grabs in 2025, including the following varieties:
For those looking to purchase cookies, there are several options:
Cookie fans can expect to find other returning favorites this season, ensuring plenty of options even as S’mores and Toast-Yay! prepare for their farewell.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Girl Scout cookie flavors to be discontinued: See which ones
