Cookie Resources for Volunteers

Take Girl Scout Cookie® sales to the next level.

From downloads to guidelines, doorhangers to business cards and beyond—try these handy resources.

Want to make this cookie season the best one yet? Check out some of the fun activities and materials for Girl Scouts from our partners at Little Brownie Bakers.

2026 Key Dates

Jan. 6 - Cookie program begins
Jan. 27 - Initial order ends
Jan. 28 - Troop's initial order is due in eBudde. Lockout occurs at 11:59 p.m.
Jan. 29 - Service unit's initial order and initial rewards are due in eBudde. Lockout occurs at 11:59 p.m.
Feb. 14-22 - Cookie delivery
Feb. 20-22 - National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
Feb. 27 - Booth sales begin and cookie cupboards open
March 12 – ACH Cookie Adjustment Request Form due for the initial sweep
March 17 – Last day for customers to place Digital Cookie girl-delivered orders
March 19 – First ACH Sweep
March 30 – Troop Lockout of eBudde, Final reward selections due
April 1 – Bling Your Booth submissions due
April 2 – ACH Cookie Adjustment Request Form due for the final sweep
April 9 – Final ACH Sweep
Early May – Girl Scout Bucks and Indie Girl Scout Program Rewards emailed to girls
Late May – FUNd Bucks emailed to troops

Cookie Bytes

For all things Girl Scout Cookies, check out Cookie Bytes, our weekly cookie update for volunteers.

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Contests & Promotions

Super Sellers

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Tools from Little Brownie Bakers

These resources will help you support Girl Scouts as they run their very own cookie businesses and gain skills essential for success.

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Resources from Girl Scouts of the USA

Find handouts, posters, videos, and other materials to help you have fun and stay safe as you build your cookie business.

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Resources, training, and forms

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For a full list of forms and other resources, visit the eBudde™ Help Center.

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Little Brownie Bakers Single Sign-On Portal
The single sign-on portal will connect you to eBudde™, eBudde™ DEMO, Digital Cookie, eBudde™ App, and Little Brownie Bakers®. Your username (email address) and password designate your level of access to the Little Brownie Technology Tools.

eBudde
Cookie management website where troops place cookie and reward orders, track transactions, and access the booth scheduler. Promotion items also available for download! (Access only available to certain volunteers.)
Little Brownie Bakers
Activities for girls, business tools, and promotional ideas.
Little Brownie Baker Rally Activities

2026 Service Unit Cookie Manager Training Recording
Recording of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program training for service unit cookie managers.

Overview of the Service Unit Cookie Manager Role Training Video
In this training, we’ll give an overview of the role and the responsibilities of being a service unit cookie manager for new service unit cookie managers.

2026 Service Unit Cookie Manager Guide
Everything service unit cookie managers need to know about the Cookie Program.

2026 Train the Troops Slide Deck
PowerPoint slides for service unit cookie managers to train the troops in their service unit on the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program. The training deck will download as a PowerPoint document.

Operation: Sweet Appreciation Box Wrap
Print on 11x17 paper and wrap around a Think Mint box to promote Operation: Sweet Appreciation donations.

Service Unit Cookie Manager Agreement
Review the requirements of being a service unit cookie manager, and submit the signed form to council.

Cookie Bytes
Weekly emails that include helpful tips and to-do reminders throughout the Cookie Program.

Indie Girl Scout Cookie Materials Request (For SUCMs)
Form for service unit cookie managers to request Indie Girl Scout cookie materials.

Service Unit Cookie Rally Form
Please complete this form to let us know about your event and to request extra cookies if needed.

2026 Cookie Rally Activities
Inspirational and informational activities that will help each girl in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and beyond.

Safety Tips for the Girl Scout Cookie Program
Share these safety tips for girls participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Bank Account Information and ACH Authorization Form
This form must be completed by all service units/troops/groups that have successfully completed all the required steps to open a bank account in the council's name.

ACH Cookie Adjustment Request Form
Submit this form to request an ACH adjustment.

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For a full list of forms and other resources, visit the eBudde™ Help Center.

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Outstanding Cookie Balance Form
Submit this form for any girl with an outstanding cookie balance by April 2, 2026.

Outstanding Balance Letter to Caregiver
Use this sample letter to send to the caregiver of a girl who has an outstanding cookie balance.

Girl Scout Cookie Pairings
A brewery/winery/distillery or restaurant can host pairing events that feature Girl Scout Cookies in accordance with the guidelines in this procedure.

2026 Troop Cookie Manager Training Recording
Recording of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program training for troop cookie managers.

2026 Troop Cookie Manager Training PowerPoint Slides
PowerPoint slides from the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program training for troop cookie managers

2026 Troop Cookie Manager Guide
Everything troop cookie managers need to know about the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Super Troop T-Shirt Order Form
Use this form to purchase additional troop volunteer shirts, if earned.

ACH Cookie Adjustment Request Form
Submit this form to request an ACH adjustment.

eBudde
Cookie management website where troops place cookie and reward orders, track transactions, and access the booth scheduler. Promotion items also available for download! (Access only available to certain volunteers.)
Little Brownie Bakers
Activities for girls, business tools, and promotional ideas.
Little Brownie Baker Rally Activities

Cookie Stands Coming soon!
Guidelines and tips for hosting a cookie stand

Girl Scout Cookies for Your Business
Fillable template for troops to ask a business to purchase Girl Scout Cookies

Digital Cookie
Find info and tip sheets for using Digital Cookie, including registration, sending marketing emails, and more.

Operation: Sweet Appreciation Box Wrap
Print on 11x17 paper and wrap around a Think Mint box to promote Operation: Sweet Appreciation donations.

Troop Cookie Manager Agreement
Review the requirements of being a troop cookie manager, and submit the signed form to your service unit cookie manager.

2026 Cookie Rally Activities
Inspirational and informational activities that will help each girl in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and beyond.

2026 Virtual Girl Scout Cookie Program Kickoff Recording
View the recording of our 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program Virtual Rally that was streamed live on Facebook on Jan. 5.

Cookie Bytes
Weekly emails that include helpful tips and to-do reminders throughout the cookie program.

Multiple Troop Designation Form
Please complete and submit this form if your Girl Scout participates in multiple troops. Cookie sales are credited equally to each Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania troop that the Girl Scout participates.

Girl Rewards & Troop Proceeds
Learn about individual girl rewards and proceeds earned by troops through the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Additional Cookie Proceeds Option Agreement
Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops, through unanimous troop vote, can opt out of receiving individual recognitions and earn additional proceeds per package sold.

Contests and Promotions
Learn more about our council-wide contests and promotions like Bling Your Booth and 5 For Five!

Super Sellers
Learn more about becoming a Super Seller.

Safety Tips for the Girl Scout Cookie Program
Share these safety tips for girls participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Booth Inventory Sheet
Keep track of your cookie inventory at your booth sale.

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Cookie Sister Super Seller
Complete this form to let us know your Girl Scouts met the Sister Super Seller criteria for the cookie program. We won’t know to invite your Girl Scouts to the Super Seller event without it!

2026 Cookie Program Family Guide
A guide for caregivers and girls about the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Goal Getter Order Card
Additional, printable cookie order cards

Social Media Album
Facebook album of shareable social media posts. Just share and add your Digital Cookie link!

Customizable Canva Graphics
Create personalized social graphics that allow girls to highlight their own photos, goals, and favorite cookies to promote their cookie business and personal digital cookie link.

Canva QuickStart Guide
This guide will help you quickly get started using Canva and our customizable cookie program graphics for families.
Canva Video Training
This video training will show you how to use Canva to customize our cookie program graphics for families.

Operation: Sweet Appreciation Box Wrap
Print on 11x17 paper and wrap around a Think Mint box to promote Operation: Sweet Appreciation donations.

Cookie Stands Coming soon!
Guidelines and tips for hosting a cookie stand

Caregiver Initial Order Entry in Digital Cookie
How caregivers can enter their girl's paper initial order in Digital Cookie

2026 Virtual Girl Scout Cookie Program Kickoff Recording
View the recording of our 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program Virtual Rally that was streamed live on Facebook on Jan. 5.

Little Brownie Bakers
Activities for girls, business tools, and promotional ideas.

Tips for New Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneurs (Cookie Rookie)
Are you new to the cookie program? These fun videos provided by Little Brownie Bakers can help your Girl Scout understand the basics. Limited patches available.

Welcome Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneurs! (Cookie Captain)
A fun video from Little Brownie Bakers for seasoned cookie sellers. Patches no longer available.

Girl Rewards & Troop Proceeds
Learn about individual girl rewards and proceeds earned by troops through the cookie program.

Contests and Promotions
Learn more about our council-wide contests and promotions like Bling Your Booth and 5 For Five!

Super Sellers
Learn more about becoming a Super Seller.

Safety Tips for the Girl Scout Cookie Program
Share these safety tips for girls participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Digital Cookie
Find info and tip sheets for using Digital Cookie, including registration, sending marketing emails, and more.

Digital Cookie Video Script Template
Use this template to create a video for your Digital Cookie site.

Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin
Make Girl Scout Cookie season a family affair! Earning Cookie Entrepreneur Family pins makes spending time with family easy, fun, and even sweeter during cookie season. Start your collection today , and get ready to rock your Girl Scout pride all season long. Buy now.

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The following information is specifically for Indie Girls

For additional Girl Scout resources like Digital Cookie details, activities, and contests and promotions, see the Girl Scouts and Caregivers dropdown.

2026 Indie Girl Scout Family Cookie Guide
Everything Indie Girl Scout families need to know about the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Indie Girl Scout Cookie Materials Request (for caregivers)
Form for caregivers to request cookie materials for their Indie Girl Scout

2026 Indie Girl Scout Cookie Program Training
Training for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program for Indie Girl Scout caregivers.

Indie Girl Scout Rallyhood
Keep up with the Girl Scout Cookie Program and everything else happening with Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania on Rallyhood, a secure, social network where you can get information ask questions, and talk to other Indie families!

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