You can buy Girl Scout Cookies either directly from local Girl Scouts (in person or via their online links) or through the official Girl Scouts cookie finder tools, which help you locate nearby booths or order online for shipping within the U.S.

Quick Scoop: Where to Buy Girl Scout Cookies

1. Prime cookie season (right now in 2026)

  • Cookie season usually runs from January through April , depending on your local council, and many areas have already started for 2026.
  • In 2026, councils are promoting the new Exploremores cookie alongside classics like Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs.

Think of it like a limited-time pop-up: once the season ends in your area, official sales stop until next year.

2. Easiest ways to buy

  1. From a Girl Scout you know
    • Ask them for their Digital Cookie link or order card; you can pay online and have cookies shipped or delivered locally.
 * Each girl has a personalized storefront where your purchase directly supports her troop’s activities.
  1. Use the official “Find Cookies!” tools
    • Go to the main Girl Scouts cookie site and use the “Find Cookies!” search box to enter your ZIP code.
 * You’ll see:
   * Local **cookie booths** (often outside grocery stores and other retail spots).

   * Options to place a **shipped order** from nearby troops using Digital Cookie.
  1. Mobile cookie finder app (some councils)
    • Some local councils promote a Girl Scout Cookie Finder app for iOS and Android, which shows booth locations and cookie info near you.
  1. Council-specific pages
    • Many local councils (for example, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois or other regional councils) publish “Buy Cookies” or “Find Cookies” pages with direct links to troop storefronts and booth schedules.

3. Online ordering and shipping

  • You can order cookies online to be shipped anywhere in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, and APO/FPO/DPO addresses , if you purchase through a Girl Scout or troop link.
  • Some third-party sites exist, but the official Girl Scouts channels ensure your money goes to local troops and programs , not resellers.

4. What’s trending in 2026 cookie talk

  • The Exploremores™ flavor is the big 2026 buzz: a rocky-road–inspired sandwich cookie that councils say has become an early favorite.
  • Two prior flavors, S’mores and Toast-Yay! , were discontinued after the 2025 season, so forum discussions this year often mention people “stocking up” on the new option instead.
  • There are still 11 flavors total this season, including gluten-free options in select areas (such as Caramel Chocolate Chip or Toffee-tastic, depending on your baker).

5. Mini FAQ (forum-style)

Q: Can I just get them at the grocery store?
Not directly from the store’s shelves; you’ll usually see Girl Scout booths set up outside or in the lobby during cookie season.

Q: I don’t know any Girl Scouts—am I out of luck?
No—use the ZIP code search on the official cookie site or your local council’s “Find Cookies” page and order from a local troop, either for pickup at a booth or for shipping.

Q: Is it okay to buy from random resellers online?
You can, but it usually won’t support Girl Scout programs the same way. Official links and cookie finder tools ensure your purchase funds troop activities and community projects.

TL;DR:
Use the official Girl Scouts “Find Cookies!” ZIP code search or your local council’s cookie page, or order through a Girl Scout’s Digital Cookie link, to get 2026 cookies (including the new Exploremores) during the January–April season.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.