It’s that time of year again – the sweet smell of caramel delights and thin mints linger in the air as the Girl Scouts sell their infamous, delicious cookies. Although the cookies are selling for six dollars a box this year which is insane, many people are still willing to buy them. Now that the selling season just ended, cookie fans experienced the rise of newer flavors and the fall of others. Read on to view the cookie ranking from another successful year for the Girl Scouts!

S TIER – I’d rob a Girl Scout for these

Lemonades

Lemonades are the pinnacle of Girl Scout cookies. There’s a reason why these are at the top of the ranking – they’re just the best tasting out of them all. The tangy flavor of the icing is certainly better than some of the other cookies, and the lemon shaped cookie itself has a good texture which nicely blends with the icing. The Lemonades aren’t dry, and the icing isn’t deathly sweet, making it the perfect cookie.  

A TIER – Love them!

Caramel DeLites

Ah yes, the ol’ reliable caramel delights. The texture of the cookie is a favorite of many, combined with sweet caramel and chocolate, and blends very nicely, adding contrast to the flavor. The coconut flakes on top are a nice touch and add additional texture. These cookies are just like Goldilocks – there’s not too much of anything and not too little, they’re just right.

Thin Mints

A bit controversial but I stand by the ranking. When one thinks of Girl Scout cookies, they usually picture thin mints – they’re the default Girl Scout cookie. Now don’t get me wrong, they are an excellent flavor. The combination of mint and chocolate for many desserts is pleasing, and Girl Scout cookies are no exception. However, like when you do something in excess like watching too much of show, then you get a little sick of it – that’s the case for me with Thin Mints.  

Tagalongs

Rich and sumptuous, these cookies elevate a classic flavor profile – chocolate and peanut butter. This cookie is a study in contrast: contrast between sweet and salty, and contrast between crunchy and smooth. Tagalongs are a delicious cookie and aren’t reinventing the wheel, but have perfected it. 

Adventurefuls

Texture is important with almost any food; that’s where Adventurefuls come in. These cookies are a relatively new and unknown flavor only added to the Girl Scout Cookie collection in 2022, making them somewhat underrated. The crispy brownie on the outside adds a satisfying crunch and the plentiful caramel center is what makes this cookie so good. The flavors of each Adventureful part come together in perfect harmony.

B TIER -I mean, it’s alright

Toast-yays!

This cookie tastes very similar to the Scooby-Snacks cookies. Maybe it tastes a bit better, but it’s another generic cracker-based cookie that isn’t very original. The icing doesn’t add too much to the cookie despite the description and there is nothing really special about them. However Toast-yays are a pretty solid choice if your favorite flavor is out, I’ll give them that.

C TIER –  💀💀💀💀

Shortbread

These cookies are offensive in how unoffensive they are. Devoid of a true flavor and wildly dry, shortbread cookies barely merit having an opinion. I don’t know what mood you have to be in to voluntarily choose these cookies as opposed to their much more interesting counterparts, but it’s not a mood I’ve ever found myself in. 

Do-si-dos 

These cookies are fine. The Do-si-dos effectively deliver on their promise of being a peanut butter cookie with a sweet filling. However, I think they pale compared to the other, much more interesting and delicious peanut butter counterpart– Tag-alongs! Tag-alongs’ addition of chocolate diversifies the flavor profile to create a far more enjoyable experience than the more boring Do-si-dos. 

Gluten Free

Some gluten-free desserts do taste very good, but these cookies aren’t one of them. They’re a generic chocolate chip cookie, which without comparing to any other flavors, tastes alright but with flavor titans like Lemonades and Caramel Delites, they’re just mediocre.

To see Westwood students’ top picks for Girl Scout cookies this year, click here.