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Activity Description: Youth compete in teams to complete a cookie fact sheet by answering all questions first.

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Items Needed:

• Pre‑prepared sheet of cookie questions
• Pencils
• (Optional) Order cards
• (Optional) Computers, smartphones, or tablets for research
• (Optional) Second sheet of questions for another round

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15–40 min):

1. Divide youth into teams and give each team materials. (2–5 min)
   • Each team gets a question sheet, pencils, an order card, and a device for research.
2. Start the Cookie Team Sprint. (10–20 min)
   • Teams race to write down answers to all questions on their sheet.
   • Youth use order cards or Digital Cookie/Smart Cookies with an adult to find answers.
3. Check which team finishes first. (1–2 min)
   • The first team with all answers written down wins. If a mistake is found, the other team can correct it to earn the win.
4. (Optional) Play a second round. (5–10 min)
   • Use a new sheet of questions for another sprint.

Cookie Quiz from GSUSA Booklet

• How many flavors of Girl Scout Cookies are there?
• What are the most popular ones?
• How does Digital Cookie/Smart Cookies work?
• What are some of the cookie rewards you can earn?
• How can customers donate cookies?

Sample Cookie Quiz Competition Question Cards

1. What is the name of the mint‑flavored cookie?
2. Which cookie has caramel, coconut, and chocolate stripes?
3. What cookie is shaped like a shortbread trefoil?
4. Which cookie is gluten‑free?
5. What cookie is new this year?
6. How much does a box of Thin Mints cost?
7. Which cookie has peanut butter covered in chocolate?
8. What cookie is crunchy with oatmeal and peanut butter?
9. Which cookie is brownie‑inspired with caramel crème and sea salt?
10. Which cookie is inspired by the Rocky Road ice cream flavor?
11. What is the total cost of 3 boxes of cookies?
12. If a customer pays with $20 for 2 boxes, how much change do they get?
13. Which cookie is best to suggest for someone who likes lemon flavor?
14. How can customers order cookies online?
15. What is one fun fact about cookie season you can share with a customer?

Alternate Question Set

True or False

1. True or False: Girl Scouts baked the first cookies themselves.
   Answer: True
2. True or False: Thin Mints were originally called “Cooky Mints.”
   Answer: True
3. True or False: Girl Scout Cookies were first sold in Oklahoma.
   Answer: True
4. True or False: Girl Scouts sold calendars during World War II when ingredients were scarce.
   Answer: True
5. True or False: There are only two official Girl Scout Cookie bakers.
   Answer: True

Multiple Choice – History & Fun Facts

6. What year did Girl Scouts start selling cookies?
   1917, 1939, 1951, 1965
   Answer: 1917
7. What year was the Thin Mint introduced?
   1939, 1945, 1951, 1960
   Answer: 1951
8. What is the all‑time best‑selling Girl Scout Cookie?
   Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Thin Mints, Shortbreads
   Answer: Thin Mints
9. Which of these is NOT a discontinued cookie flavor?
   Cinna-Spins, Thanks-A-Lot, Mango Cremes, All of the above are discontinued
   Answer: All of the above are discontinued
10. Which astronaut took Girl Scout Cookies into space in 1992?
    Jan Davis, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Eileen Collins
    Answer: Jan Davis

Cookie Identification

11. What is the name of the mint‑flavored cookie?
    Answer: Thin Mints
12. Which cookie has caramel, coconut, and chocolate stripes?
    Answer: Samoas (LBB) or Caramel deLites (ABC)
13. What cookie is shaped like a shortbread trefoil?
    Answer: Trefoils (LBB) or Shortbread (ABC)
14. Which cookie is gluten‑free?
    Answer: Toffee‑tastic (LBB) or Caramel Chocolate Chip (ABC)
15. Which cookie is brownie‑inspired with caramel crème and sea salt?
    Answer: Adventurefuls
16. Which cookie is inspired by Rocky Road ice cream?
    Answer: Raspberry Rally (if applicable) or other specialty cookie — varies by year
17. Which cookie has peanut butter covered in chocolate?
    Answer: Tagalongs (LBB) or Peanut Butter Patties (ABC)
18. Which cookie is crunchy with oatmeal and peanut butter?
    Answer: Do-si-dos (LBB) or Peanut Butter Sandwich (ABC)
19. Which cookie is best to suggest for someone who likes lemon flavor?
    Answer: Lemonades (ABC) or Lemon-Ups (LBB)

Cookie Program & Math

20. How does Digital Cookie or Smart Cookies work?
    Answer: Youth log in with an adult’s help and share their link to sell cookies online.
21. How can customers donate cookies?
    Answer: Through the Cookie Share or Gift of Caring program listed on the order card.
22. What are some cookie rewards Youth can earn?
    Answer: Patches, plush toys, gift cards, experiences — listed in the Family Guide.
23. How much does a box of Thin Mints cost?
    Answer: Usually $5–$6, depending on council.
24. What is the total cost of 3 boxes of cookies?
    Answer: $15–$18, depending on price per box.
25. If a customer pays $20 for 2 boxes, how much change do they get?
    Answer: $10 if boxes are $5 each; $8 if boxes are $6 each.
26. What is one fun fact about cookie season you can share with a customer?
    Answer: Girl Scouts have been selling cookies for over 100 years — since 1917!

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Info Needed for Cookie Facts: Learn the flavors and how much a box costs.

• Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Daisy My First Cookie Business badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Brownie My Cookie Customers badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Brownie Cookie Decision Maker badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Junior My Cookie Team badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Junior Cookie Collaborator badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Cadette My Cookie Venture badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Cadette Cookie Innovator badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Senior My Cookie Network badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Senior Cookie Boss badge requirements.

This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements

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• Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Volunteer Toolkit Explore.” Girlscouts.org, my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.explore.html. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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