People can expect to see a new cookie flavor when Girl Scouts sales begin in a few months.
The Girl Scouts of the USA announced the new flavor, Exploremores, in a press release on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025.
Here’s what to know about the new flavor, the full lineup and when the Girl Scout Cookie season begins:
What is the new Girl Scouts cookie for 2026
The brand new cookie, Exploremores, is a sandwich cookie inspired by rocky road ice cream.
“Filled with delicious flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond–flavored crème, Exploremores reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout," a press release from the Girl Scouts of the USA read.
Full 2026 Girl Scout Cookie lineup
Girl Scouts typically sell cookies from January to April, though the exact timing can vary by location.
Here are all of the cookie flavors you can expect to see during the 2026 season:
- Adventurefuls
- Caramel Chocolate Chip
- Caramel deLites/Samoas
- Peanut Butter Sandwich/Do-si-dos
- NEW: Exploremores
- Lemonades
- Lemon-Ups
- Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs
- Thin Mints
- Toffee-tastic
- Trefoils
Earlier this year, it was announced that the S’mores and Toast-Yay! flavors would be retired at the end of the 2025 season.
For more information about each cookie flavor, visit here.
When does the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season begin?
Girl Scouts Cookie season is typically from January to April, though the exact timing can vary by location.
You can text COOKIES to 59618 to sign up to be notified when Exploremores and other Girl Scout Cookies are on sale.
What do Girl Scouts do with proceeds from cookie sales?
All of the proceeds from the cookie sales stay in local Girl Scout councils, providing troops with the funds to support “life-changing programs, experiences and learnings” throughout the year.