Everything You Need to Know About Girl Scout Cookie Season in Central New York, Plus Win Cookies!

If there’s one unofficial sign that winter is on its way out and happiness is on its way in… it's Girl Scout Cookie season.

And yes, friends, it’s officially happening.

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways has launched its 2026 cookie season, which runs now through April 14, giving un in Central New York plenty of time to stock up, support local troops, and pretend we’re “only buying one box” (we both know that’s a lie).

Beyond the Thin Mint cravings and freezer-stocking rituals, this season is about something bigger: supporting the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world and helping thousands of local girls build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world business experience.

Let’s talk cookies.

There’s a New Cookie in Town

This year brings a brand-new flavor to the lineup: Exploremores.

Think rocky road with chocolate, marshmallow, and almond-flavored crème sandwiched between cookies. It’s inspired by curiosity, adventure, and exploration… which is basically the Girl Scout mission in dessert form.

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From Daisies discovering animals at the zoo, to Cadettes braving their first overnight camp, to Ambassadors earning their Gold Award by tackling real-world problems, every Girl Scout journey starts with exploring what’s possible.

And cookies help make that happen.

Why Cookie Season Actually Matters

When you buy Girl Scout Cookies, you’re not just buying snacks. You’re helping girls learn about goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

Proceeds stay local and help fund membership dues, summer camp experiences, travel opportunities and community service projects.

Meet the 2026 Cookie Lineup

(All $6 per box locally)

• Adventurefuls – brownie-inspired with caramel crème & sea salt

• Do-si-dos – oatmeal sandwich cookies with peanut butter

• Exploremores – chocolate, marshmallow & almond-flavored crème

• Lemon-Ups – crispy lemon cookies with inspiring messages

• Samoas – caramel, coconut & chocolaty stripes

• Tagalongs – peanut butter + chocolaty coating

• Thin Mints – minty, chocolaty perfection

• Toffee-tastic – gluten-free with toffee bits

• Trefoils – classic shortbread

Yes, you can mix and match. No, there is no such thing as “too many boxes.”

How to Buy (or Donate!)

You can buy Girl Scout Cookies directly from a local Girl Scout using a Digital Cookie link or traditional order card.

You can also visit buygirlscoutcookiesnow.com and enter your ZIP code in the Cookie Finder to locate nearby booth sales, which run from February 27 through April 12.

If you’d rather have cookies shipped straight to your door, direct shipping is available for an additional fee. And if you’re looking to give back, you can donate cookies through the Sweet Support Gift of Caring program, with donated boxes going to regional Meals on Wheels providers, the Food Bank of Central New York, and the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.

WIN THIN MINTS!

Because it wouldn’t be cookie season without a little fun… we’re giving away Thin Mint cookies to one lucky winner! Enter below and listen to the full interview with Jaime Alvarez to learn more about the Girl Scouts!