Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont unveiled two first-of-their-kind additions to the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie® lineup. Patch Pals™, developed with BARK, and Girl Scout Sparkables™, developed with Partake®, will debut together as the first cookie created just for dogs and the first allergy-friendly cookie. The online exclusive offerings will join beloved classics like Thin Mints®, Caramel deLites® and Peanut Butter Patties®.
Inspired by Girl Scouts around the country who have advocated for expanding the cookie lineup to meet the diverse needs of their communities, Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables offer new ways for more girls, families and beloved pets to participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program® – while staying true to what makes the tradition special.
“The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, and it’s vital to our council to facilitate this learning experience for local girls,” said Alexis Braca, Director of Product Program Operations. “Having the opportunity to run your very own cookie business gives you skills essential for success today and in the future.”
For four-legged family members, Patch Pals offer a playful new way to take part in the fun. Developed with BARK (NYSE: BARK), the dog-obsessed company on a mission to make all dogs happy, and inspired by Girl Scouts’ deep love for their dogs, the soft-baked, blueberry muffin-flavored dog cookies celebrate the bond between people and their pups. Each dog cookie has been baked to feature one of four “patch” designs, representing iconic Girl Scout experiences.
Girl Scout Sparkables bring a new level of inclusivity to the Girl Scout Cookie portfolio as its first-ever cookie developed for families navigating certain food allergies. Developed with Partake in a facility designed to avoid the nine major food allergens, the crunchy oatmeal cookie features chocolate chips and is dotted with colorful sprinkles, giving families navigating the most common food allergies a way to feel more included during Girl Scout Cookie season.
Each year, girls discover their power as they utilize their innate sense of curiosity to unlock wonderful adventures and experiences through the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Along the way, they develop essential life skills, including goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics, while gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and what they care about.
Every cookie box purchase helps fuel life-changing experiences for Girl Scouts throughout the year, from outdoor adventures and travel opportunities to community service projects, STEM exploration and leadership development. All proceeds stay local to support the Girl Scout council and its troops.
Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April. Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, which represents 40 counties in western and central North Carolina, will officially begin its 2027 cookie program on December 14, 2026, with the online-only order period. Local Girl Scouts will open their cookie businesses in person in January, and the program will run through February 28, 2027.
Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables will be available exclusively online for direct shipping beginning January 12, 2027, with the national launch of the 2027 cookie season.
Visit https://girlscouts.org/cookienews to sign up for notifications when cookie season begins nationally. Text “Cookies” to 59618 to get the latest Girl Scout Cookie news. Discover more about Girl Scouts and unlock meaningful experiences by joining or becoming a volunteer at www.BeAGirlScout.org/join.
About Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, a United Way agency, is one of 111 councils nationwide chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scout program within specific geographic boundaries. The local council serves over 5,700 girls and 4,500 adult volunteers in 40 counties and maintains three camp properties and four service centers offering unique experiences for girls and adults. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to GSCP2P, call 800-672-2148 or visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org.
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