The New Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Is Perfect for Caramel Lovers
Updated: Mar. 20, 2019
Caramel meets chocolate chip in the new Girl Scout cookies.
You might say that the four seasons are spring, summer, autumn and winter. But for former Girl Scouts and people with a sweet tooth, there’s another, much more important season: Girl Scout cookie season! (Here’s the cookie people go crazy for.) Whether you’re nostalgic for the days spent with your Girl Scout troop or simply a longtime fan of Samoas, Girl Scout cookies have something for everyone.
This year’s new Girl Scout cookies are the perfect addition to the lineup!
Introducing the Caramel Chocolate Chip cookie
A visit to the official Girl Scouts website reveals the newest addition to the Girl Scout cookie roster: Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies. The Scouts say the new addition has “rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt in a chewy cookie.” The classic Samoas also feature gooey caramel and chocolate, but for anyone who doesn’t like coconut or wants something different, the new flavor is an exciting change!
In addition to the sweet caramel, there’s another reason to be excited about the Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies. Like the “Toffee-tastic” Girl Scout cookies, the new flavor will be gluten-free. Even if you have Celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, you’ll still be able to place a large order when Girl Scout cookie season rolls around.
Where to buy the new Girl Scout cookies
The new Girl Scout cookies will be available in 2019, so mark your calendars now. The only catch is that, according to the Girl Scouts website, the two gluten-free varieties will only be available in “select Girl Scout council markets.” So if you don’t see them for sale in your area, it might be time to hit up your friend’s cousin’s niece for an out-of-town cookie connection.
To see when cookie season starts in your area, check out the Girl Scouts’ Find Cookies tool. Until you can get your hands on the Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies, you can make do with Girl Scout cookie copycat recipes!
Inspired by Thin Mints
We all know it to be true: Thin Mints are the queen of all Girl Scout cookies. These crisp chocolate cookies are dipped in a minty chocolate coating, just like their scouting cousins.
Inspired by Trefoils and Shortbread Cookies
Depending where you live, these simple shortbread cookies might be called Trefoils and stamped in the shape of the Girl Scout logo. No matter where you call home, though, these shortbread snacks are super tasty (especially dipped in a cup of coffee!).
Inspired by Tagalongs and Peanut Butter Patties
A cookie as good as a Tagalong must be hard to replicate at home, right? Not quite! Using crackers and a smooth chocolate coating, you can get close to the real thing when your cookie stash is low.
Inspired by Lemonades
These lightly flavored shortbread cookies are topped with a citrusy glaze, just like their scouting counterparts.
Inspired by Do-Si-Dos and Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Another cookie with two names! These classic cookies are packed with peanut butter flavor – in the cookie and in the filling.
Inspired by S'mores Cookies
Girl Scouts first published the recipe for the original s'more all the way back in the '20s. Today, they reinvented the campfire snack as an anytime cookie much like these. For an authentic s'mores experience, swap the cookie butter for a chocolatey spread.
Inspired by Trios
Trio cookies are made with three cookie favorites: oatmeal, chocolate chips and peanut butter. You can make your own version at home with this sweet recipe.
Inspired by Thanks-A-Lot Cookies
The classic Girl Scout shortbread is delicious, but this version is just a bit sweeter and – better yet – dipped in chocolate like these hearts.
Inspired by Toffee-Tastic Cookies
A new addition to the Girl Scout offering is a toffee-packed biscuit. Our version is a bit different – it includes almonds for extra crunch.
Inspired by Savanah Smiles
The Girl Scouts have two lemony cookies in their roster. The Savanah Smile is a bit different than the Lemonade. Instead of being topped with a citrusy icing, they get a dusting of powdered sugar like these!
