2/6/2017
The Girl Scouts are ringing in their 100th year selling cookies with FIVE vegan cookie flavors!!! Naturally, I had to give them all a thorough taste test (it's a hard job but someone has to do it). You may or may not know that Girl Scouts Cookies are actually made by two different bakeries: ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers. Thin Mints are vegan from both bakeries, but the remaining vegan flavors are only available from ABC Bakers.
*** UPDATE ***
3/3/2024
Now there are SIX vegan cookie flavors, but the options have changed over the years. Thin Mints are still vegan from both bakeries! The remaining options (Peanut Butter Patties, Adventurefuls, Lemonades, Toast-Yays, and Caramel Chocolate Chips) are only vegan from ABC Bakers. The Thanks-A-Lots, Girl Scout S'mores, and Raspberry Rallies were also vegan, but sadly they were discontinued.
When in doubt, check the box for the name of the bakery. You can also find out which of your nearest Girl Scouts councils partner with ABC Bakers here! When I lived in NYC, my nearest council was the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ, so I simply emailed them and they sent me a link to order cookies online! All of the vegan varieties are clearly marked on the website, which makes it super easy to order with confidence. Now that I live in Cincinnati, my nearest ABC Bakers council is the Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road, and they can be contacted here to set up an order with their digital cookie team.
The Girl Scouts are ringing in their 100th year selling cookies with FIVE vegan cookie flavors!!! Naturally, I had to give them all a thorough taste test (it's a hard job but someone has to do it). You may or may not know that Girl Scouts Cookies are actually made by two different bakeries: ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers. Thin Mints are vegan from both bakeries, but the remaining vegan flavors are only available from ABC Bakers.
*** UPDATE ***
3/3/2024
Now there are SIX vegan cookie flavors, but the options have changed over the years. Thin Mints are still vegan from both bakeries! The remaining options (Peanut Butter Patties, Adventurefuls, Lemonades, Toast-Yays, and Caramel Chocolate Chips) are only vegan from ABC Bakers. The Thanks-A-Lots, Girl Scout S'mores, and Raspberry Rallies were also vegan, but sadly they were discontinued.
When in doubt, check the box for the name of the bakery. You can also find out which of your nearest Girl Scouts councils partner with ABC Bakers here! When I lived in NYC, my nearest council was the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ, so I simply emailed them and they sent me a link to order cookies online! All of the vegan varieties are clearly marked on the website, which makes it super easy to order with confidence. Now that I live in Cincinnati, my nearest ABC Bakers council is the Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road, and they can be contacted here to set up an order with their digital cookie team.
THE COOKIES
Here's what my online order looked like from Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road's Digital Cookie Store, below!
As a bonus, if you purchase 6 or more boxes of cookies, they automatically apply a $7 shipping discount to your order.
THIN MINTS
Thin Mints are "crispy chocolate wafers dipped in a mint chocolatey coating"...AKA heaven in cookie form. I highly recommend storing them in the freezer for an amazingly cooling refreshing treat.
*These are vegan from both ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers!
*These are vegan from both ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers!
PEANUT BUTTER PATTIES
Peanut Butter Patties are "crispy vanilla cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolatey coating". These are a great alternative to the Peanut Butter Sandwiches (which are not vegan), again with that added boost of chocolate to take them to the next level. These are only made by ABC Bakers.
*Little Brownie Bakers makes Tagalongs, which look alike but are not vegan.
*Little Brownie Bakers makes Tagalongs, which look alike but are not vegan.
ADVENTUREFULS
Adventurefuls are "indulgent brownie-inspired cookies with caramel flavored crème with a hint of sea salt". While they've been around for a couple years, they haven't been vegan...until now!
*Little Brownie Bakers makes Adventurefuls, but they are not vegan.
*Little Brownie Bakers makes Adventurefuls, but they are not vegan.
LEMONADES
Lemonades are "savory slices of shortbread with a refreshingly tangy lemon flavored icing". I love all things lemon and these are no exception, especially alongside a cup of Earl Grey tea. They're a great option to try if you usually go for the Shortbread variety (and one of the only options of the bunch without chocolate). These are only made by ABC Bakers.
*Little Brownie Bakers makes similar cookies called Lemon-Ups, but they are not vegan.
*Little Brownie Bakers makes similar cookies called Lemon-Ups, but they are not vegan.
TOAST-YAYS
Toast-Yays are "French Toast inspired cookies dipped in delicious icing and full of flavor in every bite!" They remind me a lot of the Lemonades but with a maple cinnamon flavor in place of citrus. Highly recommend pairing with a hot mug of masala chai.
*Little Brownie Bakers does not make a version of these cookies.
*Little Brownie Bakers does not make a version of these cookies.
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIPS
Caramel Chocolate Chips are "Gluten-free! Rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt in a chewy cookie". I'm so happy to see a gluten-free option in the Girl Scouts lineup!
*Little Brownie Bakers does not make a version of these cookies. Their Gluten-free cookie ("Toffee-tastic") is not vegan.
*Little Brownie Bakers does not make a version of these cookies. Their Gluten-free cookie ("Toffee-tastic") is not vegan.
DISCONTINUED FLAVORS
THANKS-A-LOTS
Thanks-A-Lots are "shortbread cookies dipped in rich fudge and topped with an embossed thank you message in one of 5 languages". These are a great option if you like the Shortbread variety (which are not vegan). Plus, everything is better when dipped in chocolate. These are only made by ABC Bakers.
*Little Brownie Bakers does not make a version of these cookies.
*Little Brownie Bakers does not make a version of these cookies.
GIRL SCOUTS S'MORES
Girl Scouts S'mores by ABC Bakers are a modern twist on the campfire classic, with "crispy graham cookie(s) double dipped with a yummy crème icing and a scrumptious chocolatey coating". These are brand new this year and they are SO amazing! Before I was vegan I used to LOVE Tim Tams and these remind me of them exactly! I think these have officially surpassed Thin Mints as my new favorite.
*Little Brownie Bakers also makes Girl Scout S'mores (sandwich cookies), but they are not vegan.
*Little Brownie Bakers also makes Girl Scout S'mores (sandwich cookies), but they are not vegan.
RASPBERRY RALLIES
Raspberry Rallies are new on the scene, described as a "tangy twist on a classic Girl Scout cookie" (psst...Thin Mints). They will only be sold online, while supplies last!
*These are vegan from both ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers!
*These are vegan from both ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers!