33 Discontinued Girl Scout Cookies We Miss

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Retired Girl Scout Cookies that are gone but never forgotten
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Be prepared. The loss of these cookies may just break your heart! Girl Scouts of the USA have been selling cookies that are worth waiting a year for since 1917. But with each passing year and cookie season, sacrifices have to be made. Beloved cookies are often discontinued to make room for new flavors and treats. We went through the history and compiled a list of all the discontinued Girl Scout Cookies below. Plus, we’ve even included the devastating news on the most recent retirements.

What cookies are Girl Scouts discontinuing?

After April 2025, Girl Scouts of the USA discontinued two beloved cookie flavors: Girl Scout S’mores and Toast-Yay!. The cookies will no longer be available for purchase in the 2026 season, but new flavors have been promised to hit the stands.

Section 1 of 4:

What Girl Scout cookies are discontinued?

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    Kookaburra Kookaburra is a mysterious treat believed to have circulated during the Girl Scout Cookie seasons in the early 1980s. This cookie was a mashup of Kit Kat and Twix, with its chocolate-covered crispy rice wafer and caramel center. [1]
    • Try a copycat recipe for all the nostalgia!
    • Girl Scouts of the USA doesn’t acknowledge the existence of Kookaburras; however, many cookie lovers and Girl Scout troops recall its taste and marketing. [2]
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    Van’Chos Van’Chos were a chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookie with a creamy vanilla center a part of the cookie season from 1974 to 1983. One sleeve featured the chocolate version of the cookie, and the other featured the vanilla. [3]
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    Granola Granola only had a year-long season as a Girl Scout Cookie, lasting from 1977 to 1978. This rolled oats cookie was considered a “healthy” alternative, with its molasses flavor and ingredients like unbleached flour, sesame seeds, and wheat germ.
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    Forget-Me-Nots Forget-Me-Nots were a beloved old-fashioned oatmeal raisin cookie that was a part of the cookie season from 1979 to 1981.
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    Chocolate Chunks Chocolate Chunks had a classic chocolate chip recipe with a twist. Lasting from 1979 to 1981, these cookies featured pure chocolate drops and a crispy exterior.
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    Medallions Medallions were a unique cookie released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Girl Scouts from 1983 to 1984. One sleeve of these medallion-shaped shortbread cookies had a fudge-coated bottom, while the other had a pecan praline coating. [4]
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    Juliettes Juliettes were an adorable daisy-shaped shortbread cookie that lasted from 1984 to 1985. One sleeve of the cookie featured a lemon-coated bottom, while the other had a pecan-praline coating.
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    Pecan Shortees Pecan Shortees were classic pecan-filled shortbread cookies. These cookies, unfortunately, didn’t have a very long season, only lasting from 1985 to 1987.
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    Echo Echo was a Girl Scout twist on a classic sandwich cookie. Available from 1987 to 1989, this treat featured a creamy vanilla filling sandwiched between two dark chocolate cookies.
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    Country Hearth Chocolate Chip Country Hearth Chocolate Chip was advertised as a low-fat option from 1988 to 1990. This chocolate chip cookie was made with oatmeal and featured a light honey glaze.
    • Country Hearth Chocolate Chip cookies were 35 calories a cookie, had no cholesterol, and had 25% less salt and sugar. [5]
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    Cabana Cremes Cabana Cremes had one of the shortest seasons in Girl Scout Cookie history and was only available in 1989. This treat featured vanilla and lemon creams sandwiched between crunchy vanilla cookies.
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    Trail Mix Trail Mix was a unique flavor of Girl Scout cookie that was advertised as slow-baked. Featuring a blend of chocolate chips, oatmeal, sesame seeds, raisins, sunflower seeds, almonds, and almond pieces, Trail Mix was fit for campers from 1990 to 1991.
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    Chalet Creme Assortment Chalet Creme Assortment became a fan favorite in the 90s, available from 1990 to 1995. The lemon and vanilla cookies featured an image of Our Chalet, the Girl Scout International World Center in Switzerland.
    • A reduced-fat version of Chalet Creme Assortment was released in 1995 and discontinued in 1997.
    • A sugar-free version of the cookie was released in 1997, making it the first sugar-free Girl Scout cookie. It was discontinued a year later.
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    Golden Nut Clusters Golden Nut Clusters made its rounds from 1991 to 1993. This cookie featured a “cluster” of caramel and pecans within a soft cookie with a light maple coating. [6]
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    Snaps Snaps was advertised as a low-fat option from 1994 to 1997. Following the recipe of a classic oatmeal raisin cookie, this cookie was crunchy and featured a light, sweet icing.
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    Le’Chip Le’Chip was a rich, decadent cookie available from 1996 to 1997. This cookie was tender and loaded with chocolate chips and hazelnuts on top of a fudge-coated bottom.
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    Striped Chocolate Chip & Pecan Striped Chocolate Chip & Pecan was available from 1997 to 1999. Advertised as a “real chocolate chip and pecan cookie,” this treat featured a chocolate-coated bottom and chocolatey stripes.
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    Apple Cinnamon Apple Cinnamon was advertised as a “natural,” reduced-fat option from 1997 to 2001. This soft apple-shaped cookie was full of apple cinnamon flavor and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.
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    Lemon Drops Lemon Drops were a citrus-forward cookie available from 1998 to 1999. This cookie was tender and crisp with a sunny yellow color and creamy lemon chips.
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    Aloha Chips Aloha Chips, which were described as having an “exotic taste,” were available from 2000 to 2004. This treat featured crunchy macadamia nuts and creamy white fudge chips. [7]
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    Olé Olé Olé Olé was a reduced-fat cookie available from 2001 to 2003. These unique bite-sized treats had a vanilla base, pecan chips, and a coating of coconut and powdered sugar.
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    All Abouts All Abouts were a special treat released for the 90th anniversary of Girl Scouting and were available from 2001 to 2008. These shortbread cookies featured heart-warming messages on top of a fudgy coating.
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    Lemon Coolers Lemon Coolers brought a punch of lemon flavor to the 2003 to 2006 cookie seasons. These bite-sized cookies were designed to look like lemon wedges and featured lemon chips and a powdered sugar coating.
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    Double Dutch Double Dutch were rich, decadent chocolate cookies available from 2004 to 2005. The chocolate cookie had semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips and was described to have a crunchy brownie flavor.
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    Café Cookie Café Cookie was a simple tea cookie available from 2005 to 2007. With caramelized brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon, the cookie was the perfect pairing to coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
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    Lemon Chalet Cremes Lemon Chalet Cremes featured an image of the Girl Scout center in Switzerland and was available from 2007 to 2011. This sandwich cookie featured a vanilla ginger-spiced outside with lemon creme.
    • The Lemon Chalet Cremes initially had a rectangular shape when they were first released, but they became round in 2009. [8]
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    Little Brownies Sugar-Free Little Brownies Sugar-Free were a square brownie cookie advertised as a sugar-free option from 2008 to 2009. These small treats had a deep chocolate flavor.
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    Dulce De Leche Dulce De Leche was a Latin-inspired cookie that made its way through the 2008 and 2009 cookie seasons. This cookie was sweet and rich with milk caramel chips and stripes.
    • A second season of Dulce De Leche cookies became available from 2009 to 2014, except this version excluded the milk caramel stripes and fashioned a smaller, biteable size. [9]
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    Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Sugar Free Chocolate Chip was only available for the 2009 cookie season. The cookie was advertised to have all the fabulous taste of a chocolate chip cookie without the added sugar.
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    Thank U Berry Munch Thank U Berry Munch was a fan-favorite fruity cookie from 2009 to 2014. With a vanilla base, this crunchy cookie featured real cranberries, white fudge chips, and crispy rice.
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    Savannah Smiles Savannah Smiles were made to celebrate the birthplace of Girl Scouts: Savannah, GA. These bite-sized lemon wedge cookies were available from 2011 to 2019 and featured a zesty lemon filling and a sugary exterior.
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    Rah-Rah Raisins Rah-Rah Raisins put a fun twist on a classic oatmeal raisin cookie from 2014 to 2016. Packed with raisins and Greek yogurt-flavored chunks, this crunchy cookie was described as “irresistible.” [10]
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    Raspberry Rally Raspberry Rally had a short but sweet season in 2023. These thin, crispy raspberry cookies were coated in a rich chocolate and were extremely shareable and biteable.
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    Girl Scout S’mores Girl Scout S’mores was a fan-favorite cookie from 2016 to 2025. A crunchy graham cracker sandwich cookie with a creamy chocolate and marshmallow filling, this cookie was perfect for any camper. [11]
    • Surprised to hear about this discontinuation? Girl Scouts of the USA announced Scout S’mores’ departure on January 7, 2025. The cookie will officially be retired for the 2026 cookie season. [12]
    • Going to miss this cookie? Try making it at home with a copycat recipe !
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    Toast-Yay! Toast-Yay! was introduced in 2021 but was discontinued in 2025. This unique cookie was toast-shaped, flavored like French toast, and dunked in vanilla icing.
    • This discontinuation may be a shock to hear, and that’s because it’s so new. Girl Scouts announced the discontinuation of Toast-Yay! on January 7, 2025. The cookie will officially be retired after the 2025 season and won’t be available for purchase in 2026. [13]
    • Is this your favorite cookie? Whip it up at home with a copycat recipe !
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Section 2 of 4:

Why are cookies discontinued?

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  1. Cookies are discontinued to make room for new flavors. In an interview with NPR, a representative for Girl Scouts of the USA stated, “We routinely reevaluate our cookie lineup to make room for new innovations. Discontinuing…may lead to something new and delicious.” [14] By retiring cookies, Girl Scouts can promote new flavors and delicious combinations with the hope that customers find new favorites.
    • Worry not, because there’s always the possibility of a beloved cookie flavor making a comeback! Girl Scouts explains that with enough demand, some cookie flavors can make a brief return, depending on manufacturing capacity. [15]
Section 3 of 4:

When is Girl Scout Cookie season?

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  1. Girl Scout Cookie season is between January and April. The sale of cookies in your area may vary depending on your local troops and councils; however, the typical season for Girl Scout Cookies is from January to April. [16]
    • Cookies can be purchased from participating Girl Scouts in your area or online. Use Girl Scouts’ “Find Cookies!” search bar to find cookies near you.
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How to Buy Girl Scout Cookies

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    Purchase cookies in person from a local Girl Scout or troop. Between January and April, chances are you’ll find Girl Scouts all over the place! Troops set up cookie booths outside of local businesses and grocery stores to make sales. Some Girl Scouts may even go door-to-door. If you don’t see a cookie booth in your area, use Girl Scouts’ “Find Cookies!” search engine to locate cookies in your area. [17]
    • Simply punch your zip code into the search engine, and the website will tell you about your local council and when cookie season is.
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    Buy Girl Scout cookies online. If you don’t want to buy cookies in person, no problem! Girl Scouts are innovative and have moved part of their sales online. Order cookies online through the Digital Cookie platform with a Girl Scout or troop link. [18]
    • If you know a Girl Scout, tell them you want to purchase cookies online, and they’ll give you all the information you need.
    • If you don’t know a Girl Scout, put your zip code into the “Find Cookies!” search engine to purchase cookies online during the cookie season.

    Girl Scouts of the USA advises against buying cookies online from auction sites, community list sites, or eBay and Amazon. Only licensed cookie bakers can guarantee the freshness of cookies and ensure funds return to Girl Scouts.

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