The New Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Is Perfect for Caramel Lovers
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023
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: Caramel DeLites (aka Samoas)
Coconut lovers, this one's for you. These copycat Girl Scout cookies are the ultimate indulgence. While they take some time to make, trust us—they're worth the wait. Psst! If you want the real deal, here's how to order Girl Scout cookies.
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 to-die-for chocolate coating. Try them straight out of the fridge or freezer for a cool, minty treat.
Inspired by: Lemonades
These lightly flavored shortbread cookies are topped with a citrusy glaze, just like their scouting counterparts.
Inspired by: Peanut Butter Patties (aka Tagalongs)
A cookie as good as a Tagalong must be hard to replicate at home, right? Not quite! Using homemade cookies and a smooth chocolate coating, you can get close to the real thing when your cookie stash is low.
Inspired by: Do-si-dos (aka Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies)
These classic copycat Girl Scout cookies are packed with peanut butter flavor—in the cookie and in the filling.
Inspired by: Shortbread (aka Trefoils)
While they're not shaped like the iconic Girl Scout logo, these shortbread snacks are super tasty. Try them with a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Inspired by: Girl Scout S'mores
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: Lemon-Ups
The Girl Scouts have two lemony cookies in their roster. The Lemon-Ups are nice and crisp, and they come stamped with an inspiring message. This copycat recipe tastes pretty close, but with the subtle addition of orange, too.
Inspired by: Adventurefuls
One of the newest Girl Scout cookies, Adventurefuls pack caramel creme into a brownie-flavored dough. For an authentic copycat recipe, skip the nuts on these chocolate caramel thumbprints and sub in a sprinkle of sea salt.
Inspired by: Toast-Yay!
We love fueling up with French toast before a big day, and these copycat Girl Scout cookies are full of that sweet, cinnamon-y flavor.
Bonus: Original Girl Scout Cookies
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first nationwide sale, the Girl Scouts shared the original sugar cookie recipe used when the troops made their own cookies.
