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Girl Scout cookies have been a staple of American life for over 80 years. According to the Girl Scouts Chapter of Nassau County, NY, the annual cookie sales are a way for girls to "discover about (their) values and the world", "connect with others" and use the money raised from cookie sales to "make the world a better place".

Fun Facts About the History of Girl Scout Cookies

While most people enjoy indulging in their favorite Girl Scout Cookie flavor, they may not know about the interesting history behind the annual tradition. Here's a look at the history of one of the country's most famous (and tasty) fund-raising customs.

• The very first Girl Scout Cookies, sold in 1917, were baked in the individual ovens of members and their mothers/troop leaders.
• The original Girl Scout Cookie flavor was a simple sugar cookie variety that sold by the dozen for a mere 25 to 35 cents. This tradition continued though the 1920s and 30s.
• The first commercially baked Girl Scout Cookies were baked and sold in 1934 by Greater Philadelphia Council Girl Scouts.
• By 1937, over 125 Girl Scout groups held cookie sales as a way to raise money.
• In 1951, the variety of cookie flavors had expanded to include: sandwich, shortbread and chocolate mint (an early version of today's Thin Mint variety).
• In the 1960s the Girl Scout Cookie packaging advanced to resemble the version we see today, in boxes with the cookies wrapped in cellophane packaging. Peanut butter sandwich cookies were also added to the flavor choices.
• The 1970s saw universal packaging of cookie boxes to streamline uniformity in pricing, quality, packaging and distributing throughout the country. Boxes also began to emphasize the benefits of Girl Scouts. Seven cookie varieties were offered to buyers.
• In the 1980s, Girl Scout Cookie boxes started to feature real Girl Scouts in activities.
• Many changes took place in the world of Girl Scout Cookies in the 1990s. The number of bakers who were commissioned to supply cookies decreased to 3. Cookie flavors included eight different varieties, with a low-fat and a sugar-free option for those with dietary restrictions.
• As far as flavors go, the 2000s saw eight varieties, with three mandatory ones: Thin Mint, Peanut Butter Sandwich and Shortbread. All cookies during this decade have to meet kosher standards.
• The most popular Girl Scout Cookie flavor, based on sales according to the official Girl Scouts website, has been Thin Mint, followed by Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos and Trefoils.

New Flavor: Dulce de Leche

The newest addition to the Girl Scout Cookie flavor family is Dulce de Leche Introduced in 2009, this flavor is "inspired by the classic confections of Latin America, these sweet, indulgent cookies are rich with milk caramel chips and stripes."

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