Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Kicks Off National Cookie Season by Welcoming Exploremores™ to the Cookie Lineup and Adobe as National Sponsor
January 06, 2026
Girl Scouts in western Pennsylvania embark on the highly anticipated 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season, channeling their entrepreneurial skills through creativity and exploration.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Today, Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania kicks off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie™ season as Girl Scouts explore more possibilities through the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world.
“The cookie program makes unforgettable adventures possible for girls by keeping Girl Scouts affordable for families,” said Patricia A. Burkart, Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania CEO. "From setting goals to working with the general public at booths, girls explore what it's like to operate a business and take pride in earning proceeds for their troops."
Exploremores™, a rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie, will join the legendary lineup for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. Filled with delicious flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond–flavored crème, Exploremores reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout. In addition to the exciting new cookie, the 2026 cookie lineup will include fan favorites such as Thin Mints®, Samoas®, Tagalongs®, and more.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program® provides invaluable entrepreneurial skills for Girl Scouts across the country and funds experiences such as service projects, troop travel, and summer camp. From a curious kindergartener, amazed by jellyfish at the local aquarium, to a middle schooler finding the courage to go on her first overnight trip with her troop, Girl Scouts know the road to discovery starts with exploration. Each cookie season, Girl Scouts develop important life skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics through the Girl Scout Cookie Program. All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local councils and troops to power Girl Scouts’ amazing experiences year-round.
Right now, Girl Scouts all over the world are exploring who they are, what they can do and all they can become. Your purchase helps them make the world a better place—one box of cookies at a time.
How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Year
- If you know a Girl Scout, reach out to her.
- If you don’t know a Girl Scout, use the Girl Scout Cookie Finder by entering your zip code. There you can find a troop selling at a nearby booth, or you can purchase cookies to be shipped directly to you from troops nationwide. This link can also be used to find a local booth, purchase cookies, and/or to donate cookies for local community causes.
You can also text COOKIES to 59618 to stay informed about Girl Scout Cookie news. Learn more about the Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy.
As this year’s national sponsor of the cookie program, Adobe will encourage girls to express their individuality and think creatively as they pursue their goals this cookie season. Through a national educational video featured on the Digital Cookie® platform, Adobe will equip Girl Scouts with essential skills in online communication and responsible digital design. By sharing these creative tools, Adobe is supporting Girl Scouts to become confident digital creators and entrepreneurs.
Girls in grades K–12 can start their journey to fun, friendship, and new experiences by joining the world's largest entrepreneurial organization for girls at any point in the year. Life’s more fun when you explore more! Unbox the future with Girl Scouts by joining the world’s largest girl-led organization or learn how to become a volunteer at girlscouts.org/join.
