Girl Scouts plan to retire 2 cookies at the end of the 2025 season: See flavors
A couple of flavors will be missing from next year's iconic Girl Scout Cookie lineup, so you'll want to make sure to stock up now.
Both Toast-Yay! and Girl Scout S'mores will be retired at the end of the 2025 season, which kicked off Tuesday, said Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA).
Toast-Yay! and Girl Scout S'mores join Raspberry Rally, another cookie discontinued in 2023, a year after its debut. Thin Mints crispy cookie sister appeared on eBay, an online third-party seller at about four times the price shortly after the Girl Scouts announced a "pause" on the sale and distribution of the raspberry-flavored cookie.
The good news is that these soon-to-be-discontinued cookies will be available for purchase alongside cult classics, like Thin Mints and Tagalogs, while supplies last. There is also the distinct possibility that these cookies may return for another season, according to GSUSA.
“Never say never! 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 GSUSA spokesperson shared in Tuesday statement.
Here's what to know about the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie lineup, including where to buy the cookies as the season kicks off.
The Girl Scouts plan to retire Girl Scout S’mores and Toast-Yay! cookie flavors at the end of the 2025 season.
This year's cookie lineup includes all of the classics, including Thin Mints, and a number of other flavors:
A $6 box of Girl Scout cookies can either be purchased online, or in-person at cookie booths across the country.
The season is recognized nationally from January through April, but timing varies from region to region, according to the organization. For those looking to buy local, visit www.girlscoutcookies.org to find a booth near you.
Contributing: Mary Walrath-Holdridge and Gabe Hauari
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.
Two Girl Scout cookie flavors to be retired after 2025 selling season
Jan. 7 (UPI) -- As Girl Scout cookie-selling season gets underway, two flavors of the sought-after treats will be retired later this year.
Girl Scout "S'mores" and "Toast-Yay!" cookies will be available for the last time through April, before they are gone forever.
"Discontinuing Toast-Yay! and Girl Scout S'mores may lead to something new and delicious," a Girl Scouts of the USA spokesperson teased without revealing a reason for the retirements.
This is not the first time GSUSA has retired a cookie flavor in its 112-year history. Two years ago "Raspberry Rally" was discontinued right before an online frenzy revealed its popularity with boxes being resold on eBay for as much as $30 a piece.
No word on whether S'mores or Toast-Yay could enjoy the same popularity resurgence as the Girl Scout organization looks to refresh its offerings.
Boxes of Girl Scout cookies, including the popular Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs, typically cost $7 each, depending on the flavor and location. The price has gone up a dollar a box over the last two years.
S'mores cookies -- the "crunchy graham sandwich cookies with chocolate and marshmallow filling" -- were first introduced in 2017.
Toast-Yay! -- the "toast-shaped cookies full of French toast flavor and dipped in delicious icing" -- debuted in 2021.
"This is the last season you'll be able to get your hands on Toast-Yay! And Girl Scout S'mores. Yep, you heard that right -- they're going out with a bang, and you'll want to stock up before they're gone for good," GSUSA wrote Tuesday.
"These sweet staples have been fan favorites for years, and now's your chance to say goodbye in the most delicious way possible."
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."
Girl Scout Cookie season is here: See the 2025 flavor lineup and how to buy
It's the most wonderful time of the year again. No, not the holiday season - it's Girl Scout Cookie season.
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) officially announced the start of the 2025 season on Tuesday, which generally runs through the spring.
Proceeds from each box sold stay with local troops and councils, which the GSUSA says funds experiences like camps, trips, service projects and much more throughout the year. The sale of Girl Scout Cookies are "the largest entrepreneurial program in the world," according to GSUSA, and allows girls to acquire entrepreneurial including 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,” said GSUSA Chief Revenue Officer Wendy Lou in a press 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.”
Here's what to know about the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season.
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The 2025 cookie lineup features all of the classics and then some.
This is the final bow for two cookies in the lineup. At the close of the 2025 season, S’mores and Toast-Yay! flavors will be discontinued, meaning fans will need to stock up now.
According to the organization, Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April, but local timing varies. If you're looking to buy local, you can start by visiting www.girlscoutcookies.org to find a booth near you.
This year, Girl Scout cookies cost $6 per box. This is an increase from last year, which GSUSA attributes to inflation impacting all parts of the manufacturing process.
According to the Girl Scouts website, Toffee-tastic and Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies are gluten free.
Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Lemonades and Toast-Yay! cookies are vegan, while every flavor variety is kosher and Halal certified, according to the GSUSA.
According to the GSUSA, each Girl Scout council contracts with one of two licensed bakers, whose recipes and ingredients may differ slightly: ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers.
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.
