Now I know exactly what to order during Girl Scout Cookie season.
The Best Girl Scout Cookies, Ranked By a Professional Baker
Published on Feb. 07, 2025
11. Caramel Chocolate Chip
This cookie option is packaged entirely differently than most of the other Girl Scout Cookies. Instead of multiple sleeves in a box or a carton, the cookies are in a pouch. Unfortunately, that causes the delicate cookie to crumble much easier, leaving little pieces in the bottom of the bag. We love that this cookie offers a gluten-free option, but they’re a miss on flavor and texture.
Bottom Line: They’re quite bland, without much noticeable caramel or chocolate flavor.
10. Adventurefuls
There’s 15 to a box of these little cookies, which have been available since 2022. The description says these cookies are brownie-inspired, but the texture isn’t fudgy. The cookie is much crunchier than expected. Though subtle, the chocolate flavor is tasty, but I wanted the promised brownie-like cookie and caramel center.
Bottom Line: I thought these would taste more like a true caramel brownie. It felt closer to brownie brittle than fudgy brownie.
9. Trefoils/Shortbread
The shortbread cookies have been on the Girl Scout Cookie menu for a long time. According to the Girl Scouts website, the recipe used today is inspired by the original recipe, which came about in the 1950s. The cookies are plain in comparison to traditional shortbread, but for many, that’s the entire appeal. They have a nice crunch, and with that texture, they’re just begging to be dipped in coffee or tea.
Bottom Line: They’re buttery like you’d expect from shortbread, but I was hoping for more than just a hint of vanilla flavor.
8. Toffee-tastic
Pulling the sleeve of 15 cookies out of this pretty turquoise box is promising. At first glance, these gluten-free cookies look absolutely fantastic, dotted with little pieces of toffee throughout. They’re part shortbread with a buttery base. The cookies are incredibly hard, making them tricky to bite into. Dipped in a cup of coffee, however, they soften up slightly for an excellent treat.
Bottom Line: While the flavor of these cookies is spot-on, with notes of not-too-sweet caramel, the texture wasn’t as great as I hoped.
7. Do-Si-Dos/Peanut Butter Sandwich
For peanut butter lovers, Do-Si-Dos can’t be beat. Depending on where you live, Girl Scout cookies go by different names, so these are sometimes called Peanut Butter Sandwiches. They’re made with two crunchy thin oatmeal cookies, like a cracker. In between each cookie is a bold peanut butter filling.
Bottom Line: While the flavor is fantastic, the sandwiched cookies are almost too crunchy. Dunking them in milk would make for a much better cookie-eating experience.
6. Girl Scout S’mores
Girl Scout S’mores are adorable straight out of the box with a patterned design and text on each cookie. Truly, I didn’t expect to like these, as most s’mores items I try don’t stack up to the flavor of a classic s’more around the fire. These are almost there! The crunchy graham cracker cookie is subtle, with a creamy filling of both marshmallow and chocolate.
Bottom Line: They don’t quite capture what a true toasted marshmallow tastes like, but the flavor is well-balanced and delicious. Stock up on Girl Scout S’Mores this season, because it’s one of two cookies that will be discontinued after 2025.
5. Lemonades
While I’ll never turn down chocolate, I love lemon desserts. The bright, zesty flavor of lemon is unmatched, and this cookie captures that so well. Straight out of the package, the cookies are pretty, with an imprinted lemon slice design and a layer of icing on the base. They’re a crunchy shortbread, but the zippy icing helps to soften the texture for excellent balance.
Bottom Line: The texture is soft and the flavor is superb. It’s a bold pop of lemon, without being sour or too sweet.
4. Toast-Yay!
If you grew up eating cinnamon toast or love French toast on weekend mornings, these cookies are for you. Cinnamon is key to capturing those flavors, and this cookie certainly delivers. Plus, it is absolutely adorable with its large toast shape and detailing on the top. The cookies are crisp, but the glaze at the base plays on that texture for great contrast. They’re delicious on their own, dunked in milk or dunked in coffee.
Bottom Line: There aren’t quite as many cookies in this package due to their size, but the flavor makes up for it tenfold.
3. Tagalongs/Peanut Butter Patties
The combination of chocolate and peanut butter will always be a favorite of mine. This classic cookie has been sold for years, and it continues to earn a top spot. Yes, there’s a small, crunchy shortbread-type cookie at its center, but that’s not what makes this cookie special. It’s the creamy peanut butter filling and the not-too-sweet chocolate enrobing the entire cookie that makes this a Girl Scout Cookie we go back to time and time again.
Bottom Line: These are classics for a reason—the ratio of chocolate to peanut butter to shortbread seems almost scientifically perfect.
2. Samoas/Caramel deLites
Many copycat Samoas try to capture this flavor and texture but can’t replicate the real Girl Scout cookie taste. These little ring-shaped cookies are made up of a crunchy cookie, a layer of caramel and toasted coconut. To hold everything together, the base is dipped in chocolate, with a drizzle on top. Those ingredients combined offer an array of contrasting textures, with a balanced flavor that’s not too sweet.
Bottom Line: Samoas have been on the menu for as long as I can remember and are a very close second for the top spot.
1. Thin Mints
The Girl Scout Cookies lineup has included a chocolate mint cookie since the 1950s. With that long-running history, it’s no wonder this cookie earns the top spot. Thin Mints are exactly as described—a crisp, chocolate cookie dipped in a chocolate mint coating. Next time you purchase a box, try freezing one sleeve to enjoy an extra special treat!
Bottom Line: The coating melts in your mouth, while the crunch adds contrast and texture. It has a bold mint flavor, without being too overpowering. Plus, they’re a great value, with two sleeves in each box.
