Unbelievable Facts About Girl Scout Cookies

Three Cookies Are Mandatory

Each year, the national Girl Scout organization must approve all cookie selections for the upcoming cookie sales season. Over the years, there have been some really interesting choices (such as Golden Yangles, the ‘80s bizarre cheddar cheese cookie), but three flavors are absolutely non-negotiable from year to year: Trefoils/Shortbreads, Do-Si-Dos/Peanut Butter Sandwiches, and Thin Mints. That means the number two best-selling cookie, the Samoas/Caramel deLites, must be re-approved every year before going on sale.