Introduction to Exploremores
Girl Scout Cookie lovers can look forward to a brand-new flavor in just a few months. On Sept. 9, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) unveiled a new cookie variety called Exploremores that sounds delightfully delicious. The news comes eight months after GSUSA announced that it would be discontinuing two popular flavors later this year.
What are Exploremores Cookies?
In a press release, GSUSA describes Exploremores as a “rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie.” The sweet treat is filled with a mix of flavors, including chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond-flavored crème. Per the organization, the cookies “reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout.”
Availability of Exploremores Cookies
Exploremores cookies will make their debut during the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season online and in person at cookie booths across the country. Typically, cookie season runs between January and April each year, but exact timing can vary by location. Cookie lovers can stay up to date on upcoming seasons by visiting the Girl Scouts website and signing up for alerts. They can also text “Cookies” to 59618 to stay in the know about cookie news.
Discontinued Girl Scout Cookie Flavors
In January 2025, GSUSA revealed that two cookie flavors — S’mores and Toast-Yay! — would be retired at the end of 2025. At the time, a spokesperson for the organization told TODAY.com this was the first time GSUSA has given customers advance notice that a particular flavor is being discontinued.
2026 Girl Scout Cookie Lineup
GSUSA hasn’t released a full cookie lineup just yet, but it did reveal that classic flavors, including Thin Mints and Samoas/Caramel deLites, will be returning along with the new Exploremores flavor. Last year’s lineup included the following flavors, so odds are likely that this year’s will be similar:
- Thin Mints
- Samoas/Caramel deLites
- Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs
- Adventurefuls
- Caramel Chocolate Chip
- Lemonades
- Lemon-Ups
- Toffee-tastic
- Trefoils
- Peanut Butter Sandwich/Do-si-dos
Conclusion
The introduction of Exploremores cookies is exciting news for Girl Scout Cookie fans. With the discontinuation of S’mores and Toast-Yay! flavors, the new Exploremores flavor is a welcome addition to the lineup. Girl Scouts have been selling cookies for most of the organization’s history, with sales totaling 200 million boxes a year.
FAQs
Q: What is the new Girl Scout Cookie flavor?
A: The new Girl Scout Cookie flavor is called Exploremores, a “rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie” filled with a mix of flavors, including chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond-flavored crème.
Q: When will Exploremores cookies be available for purchase?
A: Exploremores cookies will make their debut during the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season, which typically runs between January and April each year.
Q: Which Girl Scout cookie flavors are being discontinued?
A: S’mores and Toast-Yay! flavors will be retired at the end of 2025.
Q: What flavors will be returning in the 2026 lineup?
A: Classic flavors, including Thin Mints and Samoas/Caramel deLites, will be returning along with the new Exploremores flavor.
Q: How can I stay up to date on Girl Scout Cookie news?
A: You can visit the Girl Scouts website and sign up for alerts, or text “Cookies” to 59618 to stay in the know about cookie news.
