Unbelievable Facts About Girl Scout Cookies

The Cookies Used To Be Home-Baked

When the organization first started baking cookies in 1917, scout leaders and members baked the original recipe cookies in their home ovens. At that time, only one flavor option was offered - sugar cookies. In fact, the Girl Scouts of America has made the original cookie recipe available online, so history buffs and cookie lovers alike can enjoy a home project and see what it was like for the first generation of Girl Scout bakers.