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From guides and downloads to links that direct you quickly to your resources, Cookie Central is your one-stop hub for the most up to date cookie information.
Cookie News 
2025 News
- Cookie Sale: Runs from February 22—April 13
- Win Cookies for a Year: Buy 5+ boxes, get entered to win (learn more)
- 2025 Power of One Cookie Box: 100% of proceeds stay local (learn more)
- 2025 Cookie Prices: $6 per cookie package (read more)
FAQs
Cookie Season Frequently Asked Questions
Damaged Cookie Credits
Q: How do I report damaged cookies and request a credit?
A: Fill out the Damaged Cookie Form here.
Digital Cookie Registration Issues
Q: What should I do if I didn’t receive the Digital Cookie registration email?
A: Refer to the Tip Sheet on Cookie Central.
Top Cookie Seller Celebrations
Q: How can I register for a Top Cookie Sellerbration?
A: Girl Scouts selling 600+ boxes of cookies will receive an invitation to the Top Cookie Sellerbration at Vilas Park in Madison. Registration will be through the Adventure Point Survey sent the week of April 28.
ACH Pull Date Information
Q: When will ACH withdrawals occur?
A:
- ACH Withdrawal #1: March 19 (40% of the troop’s balance as of March 12).
- ACH Withdrawal #2: April 24 (remaining balance owed to council as of April 21).
Corporate Cookie Connection
Q: What is the Corporate Cookie Connection, and how do I participate?
A: Corporate Cookie Connection is a program where Girl Scouts develop sales skills by selling 4+ cases (48+ boxes) of cookies to organizations or companies. Participants earn a patch, and the business receives sweet supporter benefits! All submissions must be made through the form by April 13. More details are available on Cookie Central.
Cookie Donations
Q: How do I handle donations or answer questions about them?
A: Customers can support Girl Scouts without buying cookies by purchasing Cookie Share. Before the sale, troops select a donation recipient. As customers purchase Cookie Share, those cookies are set aside and donated after the sale.
Kalahari Troop Reward
Q: Can my troop split between two dates?
A: Yes. Troops may attend on May 18 and/or June 1. If a troop splits between the two dates, Council will provide free adults to meet the required safety ratio for one date. The troop must provide background-checked adults at their own cost for the second date. Additional tickets cost $60 per person.
Adventure Points and Travel Credits
Q: Can Girl Scouts who sell at least 38 Adventure Points choose two 19-Point Adventure trips?
A: Yes, Girl Scouts can select more than one 19-Point Adventure trip.
Q: Can Girl Scouts who choose the Disney trip earn travel credits to help pay for airfare?
A: Yes. Girl Scouts selecting Disney World as their 19-Point Adventure Trip may use additional Adventure Points to select Travel Credits. These credits can only be redeemed through a Council-sponsored travel agent to purchase airfare to/from Disney World.
Using Adventure Points for Airfare
Girl Scouts may redeem Adventure Points for Travel Credit to use on airfare for the 19AP trips. The Travel Credits would be the same amount of Badgerland Bucks at that level.
For example: 3AP of Travel Credit is $100.
Travel Credit for airfare may ONLY be selected by Girl Scouts who have chosen the trip to Walt Disney World or Washington DC Convention Trip. Travel Credit may only be redeemed through our Girl Scout travel agent and cannot be given as a form of payment directly to the parent or guardian.
Multiple Trips/Guardian Trips:
Girl Scouts that select London can earn Travel Credits to help pay for their adult to come along as well if they’d like.
Girl Scouts that earn 38 points may select multiple 19 AP options. For example, they could select two London trips and 1 would be for the Girl Scout and the other would be for their adult.
A combination of trips can also be selected for 38 Adventure Points:
Disney + DC
or Disney + London
or DC + London
Troops Using Venmo or PayPal for Cookie Payments
- Accounts must be linked to the Council’s Federal Tax ID and the troop’s bank account.
- Accounts cannot be linked to a volunteer's or parent's Social Security number.
- Payments accepted via Venmo or PayPal (excluding Digital Cookie transactions) must be marked as "Friends and Family."
- If $5,000+ is collected in a personal Venmo or PayPal account, it could result in tax implications for the account owner.
Girl Rewards Opt-Out
Q: If my troop is multi-level, can we opt out of Girl Rewards for only Juniors through Ambassadors?
A: No. A multi-level troop can opt out of Girl Rewards, but this applies to all Girl Scouts in the troop. If opted out, all members will receive only patches instead of the lower-level rewards.
ABC Troop Information
Q: When reviewing my troop information in ABC, who should I contact if the Primary and Alternate contacts are incorrect?
A: Contact Customer Care at info@gsbadgerland.org to update troop contacts.
Q: Who will receive emails from ABC?
A: Only the Primary Contact will receive emails from ABC.
Cookie Booth Information
Q: Does a troop get three First-Come-First-Serve booth slots per user in their ABC account or per troop?
A: Booth slots are assigned per troop. Each troop receives three First-Come-First-Serve booth slots per session. Troops with 16+ Girl Scouts may request three additional slots per session by contacting Customer Care.
Q: How do I know where to set up or what to bring for a Council Secured booth location?
A: Refer to the Booth Details in ABC or the Council Secured listing on Cookie Central.
Q: Can we set up a booth in a neighboring community?
A: Yes, as long as the community is within Badgerland Council’s jurisdiction.
Q: Can we set up a booth outside a business in downtown Madison?
A: No. You may drum up business, but all sales transactions must occur inside the business. A map in the Council Secured booth tab outlines selling restrictions within Madison.
Q: Can we take credit cards through Digital Cookie for in-person or booth sales?
A: Yes! Additionally, this year you can also accept Venmo and PayPal payments.
Price Increase Impact
Q: Will increasing the price to $6 affect the number of boxes sold?
A: Possibly. Some customers may adjust their purchase quantity based on budget. For example, a $30 budget would have purchased six boxes last year, but this year it will purchase five. However, the cookie sale is extended by two weekends this year to help offset this potential impact.
Booth Staffing Requirements
Q: Do we need two background-checked and registered members at each booth sale?
A: It depends. You must meet the required safety ratio. If a booth is staffed by a Girl Scout and their guardian, the guardian can count as the adult present as long as they are not restricted from handling funds.
How are Juliette Cookie Sale proceeds calculated, and why are they different from troop proceeds?
Juliettes, Girl Scouts who participate independently rather than in a troop, earn cookie sale proceeds at a different rate than Girl Scouts in troops. Here’s why:
- Juliettes keep their proceeds for themselves.
Juliettes are a “troop of one,” meaning all proceeds they earn are theirs to use for individual Girl Scout experiences, such as camp, travel, or membership renewals. - Troop proceeds are shared equally.
In a troop, all proceeds from the cookie sale are divided equally among the members, regardless of how much each Girl Scout sells. This ensures fairness and supports the collaborative spirit of Girl Scouting. - Individual rewards are earned the same way.
All Girl Scouts, whether in a troop or a Juliette, earn rewards (like patches and prizes) based on their individual sales, ensuring everyone is recognized equally for their efforts.
The difference in how proceeds are calculated reflects the distinction between independent participation and the shared experience of being part of a troop.
If you have additional questions, please contact Customer Care at info@gsbadgerland.org or 800.237.1145.
Cookie Calendar
Date |
Action |
|---|---|
January |
Attend your troop's Family Cookie Meeting |
January 18 |
Virtual Cookie Crumbs training: Program Overview for Families |
February 16 |
Virtual Cookie Crumbs training: Using Digital Cookie |
February 22 |
Cookie sale begins - start promoting and taking orders |
All season |
Let your troop leader know if you need more cookies or have too many |
All season |
Turn in cash and checks to your troop |
April 13 |
Cookie program ends |
Mid April |
If your Girl Scout earned 2+ Adventure Points, what for an email from Badgerland, so your Top Seller can choose their rewards! |
End of May–Early June |
Troop leaders distribute Level 1-6 rewards and patches. Adventure Point items are mailed directly to your home. |
June 8 |
2025 Top Cookie Sellerbration! Party for Girl Scouts selling 600+ boxes Top Sellers and their families celebrate at Madison's Vilas Zoo. |
Cookie University Patch Challenge (Jan. 28-Mar 31)
Recognize a Cookie Season Star
Celebrate a Girl Scout or volunteer going above and beyond this cookie season by sharing your gratitude and appreciation!
GIVE A SHOUTOUT
2025 Cookie MVPs: Shoutouts & Gratitude
Celebrating Our Cookie Supporters
A huge thank you to everyone who is making this cookie season a success! From our incredible Girl Scouts and dedicated volunteers to our generous community partners and local media—your support helps fuel amazing opportunities for girls. Stay tuned as we recognize our most valuable players (MVPs) that went above and beyond to champion Girl Scouts this Cookie Season!
Resources For Girl Scouts and Families
Cookie Crumbs: Family Sign Up
Family Pre-Sale Prep
Cookie Seller Resources
Cookie Seller Resources
Digital Cookie
Digital Cookie Set Up
Resources for setting up your Digital Cookie site.
Digital Cookie Set Up
Resources for setting up your Digital Cookie site.
- Improved Digital Cookie Experience 2025
- Marketing to Customers (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Mobile App for Booths (Tip sheet) (Video)
- My Cookies - Delivery Settings (Tip sheet) (Video)
- My Cookies - Financials (Tip sheet) (Video)
- My Cookies - Inventory by Category (Tip sheet) (Video)
- My Cookies - Inventory by Variety (Tip sheet) (Video)
- My Rewards (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Navigating the Dashboard (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Navigating the Dashboard in Detail (Video)
- Order Received (Video)
- Order Received - In-Person Delivery (Tip sheet)
- Order Received - Shipped or Donated (Tip sheet)
- Send and Receive Cheers (Tip sheet)
Selling Incentives and Rewards
New Incentive! Digital Cookie Mania
Each entry gets you into a drawing for one of 10 surprise cookie merch prize packs!
Incentive runs March 7 - 23. eCards sent and sales made before March 7 do not count towards the drawing.
Earn one entry by:
- Sending 25 eCards in Digital Cookie
- And having 5 online sales
Earn another entry every time you:
- Send 15 additional eCards
- Or have 2 more online sales
Get Your Bingo Card (Download)
Online Shipping Promo Dates
Shipping Subsidies
Badgerland Council will be subsidizing shipping costs for Shipped Only cookies to customers again this year, on the following order dates listed below. A customer must purchase a minimum of 6 boxes to be shipped and will receive a $6 shipping discount on the rates shown in the chart on the right. View the Cookie Seller Toolkit for more details and find social media graphics here.
- 2/22 – World Thinking Day
- Celebrate Girl Scouts & Girl Guides worldwide! Honor global sisterhood & get $6 off shipping when you order 6+ boxes.
- 3/1 – Share a Smile Day
- It’s Share a Smile Day! Brighten someone's day & gift our Cookies. Order 6+ boxes & enjoy $6 off shipping.
- 3/12 – National Girl Scout Day
- It’s our Girl Scout Birthday! Celebrate with cookies & get $6 off shipping on 6+ boxes.
- 3/19 – National Chocolate Caramel Day
- Celebrate National Chocolate Caramel Day with your favorite Girl Scout Cookies! Enjoy $6 off shipping on 6+ boxes.
- 3/26 – National Red Wagon Day
- It’s National Red Wagon Day! Relive camp memories and support Girl Scouts. Order 6+ boxes & get $6 off shipping.
- 4/5 – National Caramel Day
- Enjoy National Caramel Day by indulging in your favorite flavors. Order 6+ boxes for $6 off shipping.
- 4/13 – Last chance to get your cookies
- Every Season is Cookie Season when you have a freezer! Last chance to stock up & get $6 off shipping when you order 6+ boxes.
| Number of Packages | Shipping Fee* |
| 4-8 | $12.99 |
| 9-12 | $14.99 |
| 13-20 | $27.98 |
| 21-24 | $29.98 |
| 25-32 | $42.97 |
| 33-36 | $44.97 |
| 37-44 | $57.96 |
| 45-48 | $59.96 |
| 49-52 | $72.95 |
*There is a $5 surcharge to orders shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, APO/FPO/DPO, Guam and US Virgin Islands.
Corporate Cookie Connection
- Corporate Cookie Connections Patch Program (info. sheet)
- Submit a Corporate Cookie Connection (submission form)
Resources For Cookie Volunteers
Cookie Crumbs: Cookie Volunteer Sign Up
Pre-Sale Resources
Pre-Sale Resources
- Troop Cookie Coordinator Form 2025
- Existing Troop Initial Order Estimate Worksheet
- Placing Troop Initial Orders
- Parent Meeting & Initial Order (Tip sheet)
- Booth Sales (Tip sheet)
- Cookies 101 (Tip sheet)
- 2025 Cookie Cupboards
- Important Dates - Troop Level (Tip sheet)
Council Secured Booth
Badgerland Council Secured Booth Info
Badgerland Councile Secured Booth Info
- Booth Sales (Tip sheet)
- Badgerland Council Secured Booth Locations
Booth Specific Rules by Location
During Cookie Sale Resources
Smart Cookies During Sale
- Cookie Share Sales - Girl Delivery (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Financial Transactions (Tip sheet)
- Planned Orders (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Smart Booth Divider - All Booths (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Smart Booth Divider - Single Booth (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Transfers (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Troop Direct Ship Orders (Tip sheet)
- Troop Site Link and Troop Pickup Orders (Tip sheet)
Online Shipping Promo Dates
Shipping Subsidies
Badgerland Council will be subsidizing shipping costs for Shipped Only cookies to customers again this year, on the following order dates listed below. A customer must purchase a minimum of 6 boxes to be shipped and will receive a $6 shipping discount on the rates shown in the chart on the right. View the Cookie Seller Toolkit for more details and find social media graphics here.
- 2/22 – World Thinking Day
- Celebrate Girl Scouts & Girl Guides worldwide! Honor global sisterhood & get $6 off shipping when you order 6+ boxes.
- 3/1 – Share a Smile Day
- It’s Share a Smile Day! Brighten someone's day & gift our Cookies. Order 6+ boxes & enjoy $6 off shipping.
- 3/12 – National Girl Scout Day
- It’s our Girl Scout Birthday! Celebrate with cookies & get $6 off shipping on 6+ boxes.
- 3/19 – National Chocolate Caramel Day
- Celebrate National Chocolate Caramel Day with your favorite Girl Scout Cookies! Enjoy $6 off shipping on 6+ boxes.
- 3/26 – National Red Wagon Day
- It’s National Red Wagon Day! Relive camp memories and support Girl Scouts. Order 6+ boxes & get $6 off shipping.
- 4/5 – National Caramel Day
- Enjoy National Caramel Day by indulging in your favorite flavors. Order 6+ boxes for $6 off shipping.
- 4/13 – Last chance to get your cookies
- Every Season is Cookie Season when you have a freezer! Last chance to stock up & get $6 off shipping when you order 6+ boxes.
| Number of Packages | Shipping Fee* |
| 4-8 | $12.99 |
| 9-12 | $14.99 |
| 13-20 | $27.98 |
| 21-24 | $29.98 |
| 25-32 | $42.97 |
| 33-36 | $44.97 |
| 37-44 | $57.96 |
| 45-48 | $59.96 |
| 49-52 | $72.95 |
*There is a $5 surcharge to orders shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, APO/FPO/DPO, Guam and US Virgin Islands.
After Sale Resources
ABC Smart Cookies
Smart Cookies During Sale
- Cookie Share Sales - Girl Delivery (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Financial Transactions (Tip sheet)
- Planned Orders (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Smart Booth Divider - All Booths (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Smart Booth Divider - Single Booth (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Transfers (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Troop Direct Ship Orders (Tip sheet)
- Troop Site Link and Troop Pickup Orders (Tip sheet)
Digital Cookie
Digital Cookie Troop Resources
- Troop Cheers (Tip sheet)
- Troop Dashboard (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Troop Mobile App (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Troop Pickup Orders (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Troop Refunding Orders (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Troop Site Links (Tip sheet) (Video)
- Volunteer Registration - No Email (Tip sheet)
- Volunteer Registration and Login (Tip sheet)
Cookie Sheet Weekly Newsletter (starting Jan. 3)
- Cookie Sheet #1 - 12/20/24
- Cookie Sheet #2 - 1/3/25
- Cookie Sheet #3 - 1/10/25
- Cookie Sheet #4 - 1/17/25
- Cookie Sheet #5 - 1/24/25
- Cookie Sheet #6 - 1/31/25
- Cookie Sheet #7 - 2/7/25
- Cookie Sheet #8 -2/14/25
- Cookie Sheet #9 - 2/21/25
- Cookie Sheet #10 - 2/28/25
- Cookie Sheet #11 - 3/7/25
- Cookie Sheet #12 - 3/14/25
Cookie Conversations (starting Feb. 23)
Cookie Conversation Recordings:
