Iurii Stepanov
The boxes are back in town. Whether you’re a fan of the classic flavors or the newest varieties, you can now find your favorite Girl Scout cookies across Southlake and the surrounding cities.
From a grassroots project that began in 1917 to becoming the largest female entrepreneurial program in the world, the Girl Scout cookie program has been an American staple for generations. According to the Girl Scouts of the USA, nearly 700,000 Girl Scouts build courage, confidence and character through the cookie program, which sells around 200 million boxes every year.
This year’s theme, “Unbox The Future,” focuses on removing the social barriers that keep girls boxed in while inspiring them to create a more equitable future. Each purchase creates opportunities for young girls to learn, grow and thrive while proceeds go toward local Girl Scouts troops.
When it comes to the best flavor, cookie-loving consumers have no shortage of favorites. Newer variations include Adventurefuls, a decadent brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored cream and a hint of sea salt that perfectly balances its sweet flavor. Another fan favorite is the Toast Yay!, a French toast-inspired cookie coated in a layer of icing whose shape and flavor pay tribute to the breakfast staple.
Of course, you can never go wrong with classics such as Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, peanut butter sandwiches, Lemonades, caramel chocolate chips, Girl Scout S’mores and Trefoils, which are shortbread cookies inspired by the original Girl Scouts recipe.
Boxes can be purchased online or at local booths in participating locations across North Texas. Southlake storefronts include Kroger, Tom Thumb and Anthropologie in town square, Albertsons in Grapevine and Starwood Cafe and Tom Thumb in Trophy Club, among many others. Those iconic green booths we all know and love are serving up smiles from January through April, so stock up while you can!