Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scout Cookies (pronunciation: /ɡɜːrl skaʊt ˈkʊkɪz/) are a variety of cookies sold by Girl Scouts of the USA as a fundraising effort. The program began in 1917 and has grown into a significant part of American culture.
Etymology
The term "Girl Scout Cookies" is derived from the organization that sells them, the Girl Scouts of the USA. The cookies themselves have been a part of the Girl Scouts' fundraising efforts since 1917.
Types of Girl Scout Cookies
There are several types of Girl Scout Cookies, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Some of the most popular varieties include:
- Thin Mints: Thin, mint-flavored chocolate cookies with a chocolate coating.
- Samoas: Cookies coated in caramel, sprinkled with toasted coconut, and striped with a dark chocolaty coating.
- Tagalongs: Cookies with a layer of peanut butter and a chocolaty coating.
- Trefoils: Traditional shortbread cookies.
- Do-si-dos: Oatmeal sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling.
Sales and Distribution
Girl Scout Cookies are sold by individual Girl Scouts, typically in the early part of the year. The sales are a major fundraiser for the local Girl Scout councils and individual troops, with proceeds going towards various Girl Scout activities and projects.
Related Terms
- Girl Scouts of the USA: The organization that sells Girl Scout Cookies.
- Fundraising: The process of collecting voluntary contributions of money or other resources, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies.
- Cookie: A small, flat, sweet, baked good, usually containing flour, sugar and some type of oil or fat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Girl Scout Cookies
- Wikipedia's article - Girl Scout Cookies
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