A Delicious Dilemma - Which Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Reign Supreme?

Here's a reason to smile! Girl Scout cookies beckon from store shelves, each one filled with the promise of deliciousness. Whether you're a Thin Mint purist or a Samoa devotee, there's a perfect flavor waiting to be discovered. But with so many tempting options, how do you choose? Worry not, fellow cookie enthusiasts! We're here to guide you through the delightful world of Girl Scout cookies, helping you find your ideal flavor match. EdNews compiled a list of the five best Girl Scout cookies from 10 expert websites to find the most delicious varieties to snack on. As always, we’d like to see your own recommendations in the comments below!

The List: Best Girl Scout Cookies, According to Expert Reviews

1. Thin Mints

What are Thin Mints? The Girl Scouts themselves say they are crispy chocolate cookies dipped in a mint chocolate coating. Think mint chocolate chip ice cream in cookie form.

This extremely popular chocolaty, minty cookie has a pretty big fan base. “This quintessential cookie is light and crunchy and simply melts in your mouth. The mild minty-ness permeates every bite and the rich dark chocolate is the perfect capper to a snack or after-dinner treat. Again — it’s been around as long as it has for a reason,” according to Cleveland.com.

What's not to like? Business Insider adds, “with just a hint of minty flavor and a thin, crispy, crumbly cookie that's light and easy to consume.”

Restaurant Clicks points out that Thin Mints “account for 25% of all Girl Scout cookie sales and are one of the original flavors.” Pro tip, if you eat them frozen, chances are you won’t eat the entire box in one sitting!

2. Tagalongs

What are tagalongs? A crisp cookie doused in a peanut butter layer and topped with a chocolate coating.

If peanut butter and chocolate is what you desire from a Girl Scout cookie, look no further than Tagalongs. “Think about what goes into a Tagalong: you've got a crispy cookie layer, a fluffy cookie layer, a peanut butter layer, and then all of that is covered in chocolate. It's basically a Reese's with better mouthfeel—and you get 15 of them in one pack,” according to Thrillist.

Chocolate and peanut butter go hand-in-hand in sweet treats. “Not only do you have the chocolate and peanut butter combination that is, to this point, undefeated. You have the crunch of the crispy cookie to finish it all off. A perfect bite, every time,” notes USA Today.

Here's a hint from Restaurant Clicks: “They’re a lot heartier than the thin mints, in my opinion. You’ll definitely need a cold glass of milk to wash these down.”

3. Samoas 

What is a Samoa? This cookie is packed with caramel and coconut. Chocolate drizzles on top to create the perfect sweet and crunchy combo.

This Girl Scout cookie contender combines a multitude of flavors and textures into one delicious snack. “There’s the crunch of the cookie, which blends with the chewiness from the caramel, giving an almost nougat-like feel. Then there’s the toasty coconut flakes, followed by the chocolate-covered bottom and thin racing stripes across the top,” according to the Los Angeles Times.

How do they taste? “These cookies are an explosion of flavor in your mouth. They are small ring-shaped cookies, covered in a delectable combination of coconut, caramel, and chocolate,” adds Simply Recipes.

“Even as a child, I could appreciate the sophistication and complexity of this perfect cookie,” writes Restaurant Clicks. “The chewiness of the caramel softens the toasted coconut creating a sort of ganache-type texture, which then cedes into a soft buttery cookie.”

4. Do-si-dos

What are Do-si-dos? Also referred to as a Peanut Butter Sandwich, Do-si-dos are made of delicious oatmeal sandwich cookies with velvety peanut butter in between.

Maybe a chocolate-free, peanut butter oatmeal sandwich cookie is more your speed. If so, check out Do-si-dos. CNET notes they are, “soft, easy-to-break peanut butter sandwiches. Not only do they have peanut butter in the center, but the cracker also tastes like peanut butter. The entire cracker melts in your mouth and has a nice, subtle flavor.”

You definitely have to be a peanut butter person for this one. “This cookie is peanut-y through and through. The cookie, itself, is crisp, with a nice fresh-baked flavor. The cream filling is sweet with a slight peanut butter flavor and just a hint of saltiness,” adds Cleveland.com.

A Simply Recipes reviewer writes: “I think Do-si-dos are one of the ‘forgotten ones.' They taste good enough—peanut butter between two crunchy oatmeal biscuits.”

5. Trefoils

What are Trefoils? These O.G. cookies are a staple in Girl Scout cookie history. Sometimes, simplicity trumps all. These iconic shortbread cookies are inspired by the original Girl Scout cookie recipe.

Rounding out the top five is a shortbread favorite that's been around since 1974. “Trefoils are a true classic. These are traditional shortbread cookies shaped to match the Girl Scout logo. These are crispy without being too dry, and they have a very buttery flavor,” according to Eat This, Not That.

Sporked points out Trefoils “are well-made shortbread cookies. They’re the type of cookie your grandma eats with tea. They aren’t too sweet, are mild in flavor, and have a delicate crunch.”

For a deep dive into their history, “our classic shortbread cookies have been here since the first batch of Girl Scout Cookies,” says Simply Recipes. “This cookie is a little bland, and is not the most requested in my experience. However, similar to the rest of the 1974 cookies, it has cemented itself in Girl Scout history, and there are no signs of it going away any time soon.”

Honorable Mention: Girl Scout S’mores

What are Girl Scout S'mores? Although pretty self-explanatory for those who have grown up making s'mores around a bonfire, this is the store-bought version of just that! A graham cracker cookie sandwiches a chocolate and marshmallow filling. Yum!

I couldn’t end this article without mentioning Girl Scout S’mores. This delightful sandwich cookie gets its flavors from the well-known campfire treat. “They're very soft with a buttery graham cracker sandwich filled with creamy chocolate and marshmallow-flavored filling,” points out CNET.

“These cookies have a secret! They taste five times better after 15 seconds in the microwave. Almost like an actual s’mores—but a bit more cakey, and therefore certainly more delicious,” according to Simply Recipes.

Sources:

• Cleveland.com
• Business Insider
• Restaurant Clicks
• USA Today
• Thrillist
• Los Angeles Times
• Simply Recipes
• CNET
• Eat This, Not That
• Sporked

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