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Cookie Seller Resources

2023 Cookie Program:
January 13- March 5

Have questions? Contact the Customer Care Team at 800.582.7272 or customercare@gs-top.org!

Cookie Resources

Gluten Free Cookie

Order Gluten Free cookies.

Gluten Free orders now open for the 2023 Cookie Program. 

Troop Leaders and Service Unit Cookie Chairs only may order now through October 17, 2022.

Order now.

Resources for Girls & Caregivers

Let's rock this cookie season!

It’s going to be AWESOME. Are you ready? Great. Let’s do it.

Learn super useful life skills, gain a ton of confidence, and discover the leader inside to get amazing things done. And there’s more. Selling cookies also means big fun, great friends, and a chance to change the world—sweet!

Check out these great tools to help you reach your cookie sales goals, and rock this season harder than ever before.

January 13 starts the kick off for the Cookie Program, our largest girl-led program of the year!  We have several ways you can participate. Direct ship (online sales), virtual booths, the National Cookie Link, and in-person booth sales are all available to girls this year. 

Getting Started

First things first: This year our Parent/Guardian Permission and Financial Responsibility Agreement will be available soon. Be sure to share your confirmation email with your Troop Cookie Chair.

Online: Parent/Guardian Permission and Financial Responsibility Agreement

Printable: Parent/Guardian Permission and Financial Responsibility Agreement 

Good luck to all our phenomenal Cookie Bosses!

Door-to-Door City Permits

Some of our cities require city permits for door-to-door sales. 2023 city permits will be downloadable prior to the start of the Cookie Program and should be printed and kept with you, if your girl is selling door-to-door in a city that requires a permit, in case a customer asks for verification.

  • Abilene
  • Fort Worth

Cookie FAQs

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about Girl Scout Cookies and the Girl Scout Cookie Program can be found in the FAQ below.

Girl Scout Cookie Program FAQ

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about Girl Scouts and social issues can be found on our Q&A page.

Family Cookie Program Training

Learn what the Cookie Program can do for your daughter along with all the NEW and exciting things we have available this year!  Read through this presentation to learn what you can expect throughout the Program and some tips and tricks to make this cookie sale your best ever! 

2023 Parent Training - Coming Soon

Badges & Pins

Explore her interests and learn new skills through earning her Cookie Business and Financial Literacy badges.

My Badge Explorer Guide

By providing a foundation to learn important business skills, Girl Scouts is the perfect place to support young girls in exploring entrepreneurship as they progress through Girl Scouts.

Families help girls learn while they earn!
The year-by-year Cookie Entrepreneur Family pin collection is the latest addition to the Girl Scout Cookie Program—and was inspired by and designed for families just like yours!

It’s never been easier to support your girl as she develops business skills, makes amazing memories, and earns a different pin for her uniform every cookie season. The simple, age-specific guidelines have been tailored for her developing skill set, making success a snap.

Celebrate your family’s teamwork and get the pin. Find your girl’s level below to get started!

Cookie Program Family Meeting Guides

For Troop Leaders and Cookie Troop Managers: Find your Girl Scout level for a downloadable go-to, step-by-step guide for engaging girls and families in their Girl Scout Cookie Program® experience. 

Media Corps

Do you want to learn from experts in all forms of media? What new skills or connections could you make to add to a resume or college application?

Media Corps is a group of Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors chosen to represent Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains when opportunities arise for broadcast, online, and print media.

Applications for 2023 are coming soon. 

Purchase the Journey Book

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 2023 will take place February 17-19.

During this weekend, Girl Scouts across the nation band together to speak as a single, powerful voice to raise awareness of the Girl Scout Cookie Program and to drive cookie sales. 

GSTOP will also be participating in the National Cookie Link that will launch during the National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend. Check back closer to our sale for more details.

Resources for Troop Cookie Chairs

Register as a Troop Cookie Chair

Are you managing the Girl Scout Cookie Program for your troop or service unit this year? Follow the steps below to get registered and start receiving program updates:

  • Click "MY GS" in the navigation above 
  • Go to “My GS Community”
  • Click “Member Profile” 
  • Add your “Role” as a “Troop Cookie Chair” 

Troop Cookie Chair Agreement Form - Coming Soon.

Troop Cookie Chairs are required to complete the Troop Cookie Chair Responsibility Agreement Form to work with the Troop Leadership team to promote, coordinate, and direct the troop cookie program as well as manage the troop’s participation in the cookie program. Print and complete the form below and email or deliver it to your local product program staff member.

Troop Cookie Chair Position Description/Responsibility Agreement

Troop trainings begin through GSLearn on November 1 along wtih virtual Q&A events throughout November. Check our event calendar for details.

Keep In Touch

We are once again using the TEAM APP to provide Troop Cookie Chairs and Service Unit Cookie Chairs with "must-know" information throughout the Cookie Program. We can also post PDF forms and videos in this app to help make your job easier!  We know you are busy, and you might have taken Cookie Training a month or two before the sale starts. We want to provide you with tools to help you have a successful, less frustrating Cookie Program.

Download the TEAM APP, search for the GSTOP Product Program group, and join the group to access training materials and receive the latest program updates.

If you have any issues with TEAM APP, contact Emily Marquez.

Being Safety Wise

Girl safety is the top priority while selling Girl Scout Cookies and other products. Volunteers, families, and girls should be familiar with and practice the safety guidelines outlined in the local program resources below as well as those available in the safety section of girlscoutcookies.org.

Volunteer Essentials
 Cookies Safety Activity Checkpoints
 Safety Tips
COVID Delivery Procedures
Clover Safety Tips

Cookie FAQs

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about Girl Scout Cookies and the Girl Scout Cookie Program can be found in the FAQ below.

Girl Scout Cookie Program FAQ

Troop Time Tables

Abilene | Amarillo | Fort Worth | Lubbock | Wichita Falls

National Resources

GSUSA has a convenient one-stop source for the latest safety guidelines, marketing tools, resources for activities and badges, and other tips for parents and volunteers.

GSUSA Troop Leader Resources
 Cookie Participation Flyer

Clover Go Credit Card Payments

Please contact Tori Mulvaney to receive a link to start the onboarding process. Troops need to do this prior to December 1, 2021.  

Clover Go Training

 

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Cookie Program Promotional Kit

Cookie Program Promotional Kit

2023 Kit Coming Soon

Cookie Recognitions

Cookie Recognitions 2023 - Coming Soon

You work hard to sell cookies. Besides learning the 5 life skills and raising funds to plan all sort of new adventures, you can earn awesome recognitions, too! T-shirts, electronics, stuffed animals, summer camp experiences, patches, and much more await you. The more you sell, the more you earn! 

Cookie Recognitions

Cookie Recognitions En Español

Diva Club

The Diva Club is for Girl Scouts who sell a specific amount of packages of cookies during one cookie season. These cookie bosses earn a special Diva patch and have an opportunity to go on a special trip that is both exciting and fun all while supporting girl programming.

Girls can attend the 2023 Diva event for their area by selling a minimum of 1,650 packages of cookies during the 2023 Cookie Program.

Diva Event details coming soon.

Cookie Bucks

Cookie Bucks are earned based on the number of packages sold and can be used to pay for GSTOP summer resident and day camp, GSTOP Travel and partner travel programs, annual girl membership, or for merchandise in GSTOP retail shops. 

Check below for frequently asked questions about Cookie Bucks.

General Information

How can Cookie Bucks be used?

Cookie Bucks can be used on GSTOP summer residential and day camp, GSTOP travel, GSTOP travel through EF Tours, for Girl Membership Renewal, in the GSTOP Retail Shop, and in the GSUSA online shop (restrictions apply). Once a Girl Scout has sold 135 cookie packages, she is eligible for Cookie Bucks based upon the number of cookie packages she sells during the year's cookie program. 

How are Cookie Bucks valued?

Cookie Bucks have no cash value.  If a girl sold a minimum of 135 cookie packages during the 2022 Cookie Season, she can use any remaining Cookie Bucks for summer adventure programs or to renew her Girl Scout membership. 

Please refer to the retail section to view how Cookie Bucks are valued for use in GSTOP Retail Shops.

Can we transfer Cookie Bucks from one sister to another to help cover membership or activity fees?

Yes. Families may transfer Cookie Bucks from one sister to another for a one-time transfer to help cover membership and event fees; however, both sisters must have participated in the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program to be eligible for transfers.

Can my girl use Cookie Bucks for activities offered by outside program providers?

No, with one exception. Girls may use Cookie Bucks for programs offered at the STEM Center of  Excellence in partnership with Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. (The Girl Scout must register through GSTOP.)

Can I renew my girl’s membership with Cookie Bucks?

Yes. When you register for 2023, there is an option to utilize your Cookie Bucks to pay for a girl's membership. 

To qualify for this offer, your girl must:

  • Be a current girl member of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains (2021-22 membership year).
  • Have sold at least 135 packages of cookies in the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program.
  • Renew by September 17, 2022.

Membership renewal is 50 cookie packages for the 2022-2023 membership year.

Want to renew with Cookie Bucks? Simply fill out this form, and we will take care of you.

Can a troop leader use Cookie Bucks to renew a troop or pay for troop trips/activities?

No. Cookie Bucks are calculated per girl and cannot be used to renew a troop or for troop purchases.

Can Cookie Bucks be used for adult membership renewal or event fees?

No. Cookie Bucks are not applicable toward fees for adult participation in Girl Scout events or adult membership renewal.

How can my girl use her Cookie Bucks if she is in her last year of Girl Scouts?

Girl Scouts can use 400 cookie packages to pay for a lifetime membership. Contact Customer Care at customercare@gs-top.org or 800.582.7272 for details.

GSTOP Summer Adventures

How are Cookie Bucks valued and used for Summer Travel, Camp, and Program?

Cookie Bucks have no cash value. The chart below outlines the number of packages required for different activities:

Activity Packages Required
2023 Girl Scout membership (must renew by September 17, 2022).  50 packages
Resident camp at Stevens Ranch and STEM Center of Excellence 160 packages per day
Horse camp add on for camps at Stevens Ranch additional 140 packages per week
Day camp at Camp Timberlake 125 packages per day
Summer Programs at Camp Kiwanis Varies per program
High Adventure Trips Varies per trip

Please refer to the retail section to view how Cookie Bucks are valued for use in GSTOP Retail Shops.

If you cancel more than 14 days before the start date of your program event, you will receive a 100% refund of Cookie Bucks that have to be used before the expiration 9/17/22. If you cancel 14 days or less from the start of the program event , you forfeit any Cookie Bucks used to pay for the program.

GSTOP Travel Program

What is the minimum amount of cookie bucks my Girl Scout needs to be able to bank them for a travel trip?

To bank cookie bucks for a travel trip your Girl Scout must have a minimum of 50% of the total packages needed for the travel trip.  Please notify customer care at cusotmercare@gs-top.org if you would like to bank.

Are Cookie Bucks automatically banked on your girl's behalf?

No. The parent/guardian is required to notify customer care via email at customercare@gs-top.org by September 17, 2022, if their Girl Scout is wanting to bank Cookie Bucks for a future GSTOP travel opportunity. Cookie Bucks may be banked for up to three years for travel opportunities with GSTOP.

Can Cookie Bucks be transferred in the GSTOP Travel Program—from one travel event to another?

Girls who banked Cookie Bucks in 2021 for the GSTOP Travel Program in 2022 will be able to transfer their Cookie Bucks one time to another travel or camp event in 2022.

If I pay for a trip up-front, can I get a refund if my Girl Scout earns at least 50% of the required Cookie Bucks required for GSTOP Travel?

Yes. If you wish to utilize Cookie Bucks for a GSTOP Travel Trip, you must notify customercare@gs-top.org at least 14 days prior the the deadline for trip payment to request a refund based upon available Cookie Bucks. Proof of payment for refund is required. Deposits are non-refundable.

If a girl does not earn enough Cookie Bucks to cover the cost of the entire GSTOP Travel trip, does she have the ability to pay the difference?

Yes. A girl must have at least 50% of the Cookie Bucks required to use Cookie Bucks for a travel trip and may pay the difference for the rest of the trip. Trips may also be paid in full without using Cookie Bucks. Cost per trip varies. Contact customercare@gs-top.org to make the inquiry. 

If a deposit is paid for Partner GSTOP Travel through EF Tours, will you receive a refund?

No.  EF Tours requires a one-time non-refundable deposit.

How do I utilize Cookie Bucks for a GSTOP trip through EF Tours?

At least 50% of the trip must be covered by Cookie Bucks in order to utilize Cookie Bucks. Cookie Bucks may be applied to EF Tour trips before payments are made for the trip. Contact customercare@gs-top.org to request cookie buck application.

When will my Cookie Bucks show credited to my EF Tours account?

Cookie Buck payments made by GSTOP will be made twice per year, reflecting in your account once processed. Estimated timeframes are May and November.

What are the GSTOP Partner Travel opportunities through EF Tours for 2022 & 2023?

Savannah, GA for 2023 and Belize for 2024

Learn more about GSTOP Travel and partner travel opportunities.

GSTOP Residential and Day Camps

If a deposit is paid for GSTOP Camp, will you be able to get your deposit refunded once Cookie Bucks are available?

No. Deposits are non-refundable for GSTOP Camps.

With camp registration opening January 31 before cookie season ends, how does my girl utilize her cookie bucks for camp sessions?

Cookie bucks will be credited to any session reserved for the 2022 summer by mid-April.

How does my Girl Scout utilize her Cookie Bucks for the STEM Center of Excellence through Girl Scouts Northeast Texas?

Each day of overnight summer or troop camp equals 160 packages.

Each day of day camp equals 125 packages.

Visit stemcenter.gsnetx.org to view available sessions. Once you have found a session you wish to attend, reach out to customercare@gs-top.org with session name and that you would like to utilize your Cookie Bucks for the session. 

Learn more about summer camp.

GSTOP Summer Program

Girl Scouts can utilize their Cookie Bucks for Summer Programs at Camp Kiwanis during the summer of 2022.  With horse, ropes, and outdoor activities throughout the summer, there is something for everyone. 

 

GSUSA Destinations

GSTOP Cookie Bucks may be used to cover 50% of the cost of a GSUSA Destinations trip. The other half of the trip, including transportation to and from the originating destination, is covered by the Girl Scout. A cookie package value equals $1 for GSUSA Destination trips. 

Learn more about GSUSA Destination trips.

Cookie Bucks may also be banked for up to three years for all travel opportunities. You must request banking of Cookie Bucks through GSTOP Customer Care prior to September 17, 2022.

GSTOP Retail Shops

How are Cookie Bucks valued for retail purchases?

Girls who have at least 135 packages remaining after applying Cookie Bucks toward membership or activity fees may convert them to Cookie Bucks for use in GSTOP retail shops. The chart below outlines the conversion of Cookie Bucks for retail purchases:

  Packages Sold     Cookie Bucks Conversion  
135 $10
200 $20
300 $30
375 $40
500 $50
650 $75
850 $100
1,100 $125
1,550 $150
1,900 $200

No change is given for Cookie Bucks usage in GSTOP retail shops. Cookie Bucks may not be used in the online shop.

September 17, 2022: Cookie Bucks Blowout event at all GSTOP Retail Shops. This is the last day to utilize 2022 Cookie Bucks.

Online Shop

Want to use Cookie Bucks to purchase something from the online shop? 

Simply complete this form to place your order, and a GSTOP retail team member will reach out to finalize your order using Cookie Bucks within 72 hours of submission. 

Cookie Bucks do not work directly through the GSUSA online shop. 

Online cookie bucks usage ends August 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m.
NOTE: This is different than in-shop cookie bucks usage.    

Cookie Bucks and Camp/Travel Trip Cancellations

What happens to Cookie Bucks if you choose to cancel your registration for your travel, camp, or summer program experience?

Travel:

If you cancel more than 30 days (60 days for the Disney Trip) before the departure date of your travel trip, you will be able to transfer your Cookie Bucks to another trip or bank current year Cookie Bucks toward a future GSTOP travel trip.  If you have banked Cookie Bucks from a previous year, those Cookie Bucks will be forfeited if not transferred for a current year trip. 

If you cancel 30 days (60 days for the Disney Trip) or less from the departure date of your trip, you forfeit any Cookie Bucks used to pay for the trip as well as the nonrefundable deposit. 

Transferring or banking Cookie Bucks for another trip, in conjunction with cancellations, does not include the nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit if cancelled trip was paid in full with Cookie Bucks or by personal payment.

Camp:

If you cancel more than 14 days before the start date of your camp session, you will receive a 100% refund of Cookie Bucks outside of your nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit.

If you cancel 14 days or less from the start of your camp session, you forfeit any Cookie Bucks used to pay for the canceled camp session as well as the nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit. 

Summer Program at Camp Kiwanis:

If you cancel more than 14 days before the start date of your program event, you will receive a 100% refund of Cookie Bucks that have to be used before the expiration September 17, 2022.

If you cancel 14 days or less from the start of the program event , you forfeit any Cookie Bucks used to pay for the program.

Cookie Booths

Cookie Booth Basics

Get your booth sales started off on the right foot with these helpful tools: 

Booth Etiquette Pledge
Booth Sale Guidelines
Drive-Thru Booth Guidelines
Booth Inventory Tracker Template
Cookie Booth Readiness
Cookie Booth Essentials
Cookie Signs with Pricing 2023 - Coming Soon

Virtual Booths

Virtual booths are a fun and safe way for you and your Girl Scout to sell cookies. See below for great resources on how to create your own virtual booth.

Virtual Booth Guide

Smart Cookies
Did you know?

Girl Scouts who use Smart Cookies and other online resources sell more Girl Scout Cookies than those who only use traditional methods, like booths and door-to-door sales! 

  • Smart Cookies Registering a Girl

  • Smart Cookies Online Sales Management

Smart Cookies for Troop Leaders

Smart Cookies Video Training
 How to Use Booth Divider
How to do Troop to Girl or Girl to Troop Transfers
Smart Cookies Direct Ship FAQs

Smart Cookies for Service Units

How to Add Troop Users

Smart Cookies Direct Ship

Smart Cookies Direct Ship is an online ordering system that allows girls to take cookie orders from customers and have them shipped directly to the address specified by the customer. It can be accessed via the Smart Cookies Mobile app or through abcsmartcookies.com.

Cookies for Heroes

Cookies for Heroes

Cookie’s For Heroes is a council service project that brings a sweet gesture to the frontline heroes in our community.

Girls can collect donations during booth sales or take donation orders on their order cards. Having a donation jar for spare change and creating fun posters talking about Cookies for Heroes are easy ways to get the word out.

Participating is a great way for girls to still collect proceeds on every package sold and be a part of a council-wide service project! Girls who participate are eligible for the NEW Cookies for Heroes fun patch, available now in the GSTOP Shops. 

Here are some materials to help you promote cookie donations.

Donate Cookies Web Page
Cookies for Heroes Promotional Flyer 
Donation Receipt (3UP)

Handing out Girl Scout Cookies to fire fighters, police, health care workers, or soldiers arriving home at the airport?

Take photos and email pr@gs-top.org! You can always tag GSTOP on Facebook (@GirlScoutsTOP) and Instagram (@girlscoutstop), too!

Events and Programs

Cookie University

In person Cookie University are back and council is excited to share fun and new activities that will allow girls to get excited about the cookie program.

Check the events calendar for a Cookie University near you!

Cookie Entrepreneurship Family Kit

Hey Girl Scouts, want to earn your Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin? Parents do you want a fast and easy activity to do with your Girl Scout? Well we have just the thing for you! Returning this year, Cookie Entrepreneur Program Kit. Each Kit comes with instruction by age level as well as supplies needed for the level specific activities that help your Girl Scout earn her pin. Also, there will be a 10% off coupon for Girl Scouts to use at the local shop during the months of January 13-March 5, 2023.

When you’re a cookie entrepreneur family, she’ll want the world to know.  Celebrate your family’s teamwork! Order your program kit today!

Date to order: January 13-March 5, 2023. 

Unique Logistics (C,S,A level program)

Have you ever wondered how you and your troop receive all your cookies during the cookie program. The Journey of the Girl Scout cookie is a great chain that connect the council,baker,troops and girls. This Program will take you through the cookie life cycle from when it is baked to being eaten by a customer. Girls will be able to get the inside scoop of our council warehouses and hear from women who have had wonderful careers in Supply Chain management and learn the ins and out of how inventory is managed. Girls will earn a special Unique Logistics patch.

This program will be divided into three meetings and will include every girl to sign up for a council cupboard hour. 

Registration coming soon.

Local Staff Contacts
Area Staff Email Phone
Abilene  Emily Marquez emarquez@gs-top.org 325-480-1615 
Amarillo  Jennifer Auburg  jauburg@gs-top.org 806-553-3172 
Fort Worth  LaNysia Harrison lharrison@gs-top.org 817-735-5312
Lubbock  Christi Baker  cbaker@gs-top.org 806-589-5944 
Wichita Falls 
 Linda Gibbons  lgibbons@gs-top.org 940-228-4825 
Corporate  Tori Mulvaney  tmulvaney@gs-top.org 817-735-5327 or 
800-582-7272 ext. 1140 
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Share Your Story

How is your girl succeeding in her cookie business?

We want to know how your Girl Scout is being creative and resourceful, trying new things, and finding solutions to unexpected challenges. Have your girl tell us below in her own words or with photos or a video. She’ll get a free fun patch and might even appear on our social media or other publications!

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