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Welcome to the Cookie Sheet!
We’re making it easier than ever to stay in the know during cookie
season. All Cookie Sheet info is now right HERE—your go-to hub for the
latest updates, tips, and resources. No more searching through emails
or links—just one place to find it all, whenever you need it.
And don’t worry, we’ll still send you a friendly email each
time to check out updates.
Troop Leader & PPL Cookie Sheet 
Cookie Sheet 7: February 27, 2026
Last Chance: Troop Cookie Program KickoffEnter for a chance to win one of 20 prize packs. Set your troop up for success this season by creating your troop Digital Cookie site and completing the entry form. Once both steps are finished, your troop will be entered to win. Limit one entry per troop. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2026. |
Festival Foods Booth LocationsFestival Foods requires troops to print, sign, and submit their Cart Lobby Rules at their first booth of the season. You can find the form here: Festival Foods. |
Canceling BoothsIf your troop needs to cancel a booth due to an emergency or illness, please be sure to cancel the reservation in ABC Smart Cookies. This allows other troops the opportunity to reserve the booth if they are available. Canceling a Booth Reservation
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Virtual Delivery OrdersDo you see Virtual Delivery (Pending Distribution) listed under your Booth Reservations and wonder what it means? Virtual Delivery orders appear when a Girl Scout takes an order through the Digital Cookie app using the troop profile and didn’t select the booth it was sold at. What should you do with these orders? You have two options:
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Cookie Techie ChallengeGirl Scouts can complete the challenge of the week to earn patches, entries into drawings for surprise prize packs, and even the giant plush ferret! Winners will be posted on Rallyhood.
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Free & Discounted Cookie ShippingOn March 7 and 8, cookie customers can take advantage of FREE or discounted shipping on orders of 6 boxes or more. Click here for all shipping rates. |
Cookie ConversationsJoin us this Sunday from 7–8 p.m. and bring questions you may have about Digital Cookie and ABC. This is a question and answer session. Don’t have a question, come for the information! Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23646714886073?p=2qyNgn0r7SnBbSo73W Meeting ID: 236 467 148 860 73 Cookies Conversations take place on March 1, 15, 29, and April 12. |
Cookie Merchandise: 25% off March 2–6Enjoy 25% off Cookie Merchandise (excludes earned awards and pins) when you use the online promo code COOKIE25. Beginning March 3, Sashay will have new hours and will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. We look forward to seeing you and supporting you throughout cookie season. |
Cookie Sheet 6: February 20, 2026
It’s Cookie Time!Get ready for a safe and successful season—review our Cookie Safety “What If” Scenarios here. By now, you should have completed the following:
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Booth Prep: Are You Ready to Take Payments Through Digital Cookie?Hosting a booth? Let’s make sure you’re set up for success.
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Troop Cookie Program KickoffEnter for a chance to win one of 20 prize packs. Set your troop up for success this Cookie Season by activating your troop’s Digital Cookie site. Then complete this form to be entered to win. It’s that simple. One entry per troop. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2026. |
Take On the Cookie Techie Challenge!Girl Scouts can complete each week’s challenge to earn patches, entries into drawings for surprise prize packs, and even a chance to win the GIANT plush ferret. Week 1: February 21–27 Launch your Digital Cookie site by February 27 to earn one entry. |
New Booth Location
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Reporting Damaged CookiesReceived a damaged package of Girl Scout Cookies? Please input your information, and we’ll enter a damage order in ABC Smart Cookies so you’re no longer financially responsible for that box. We’ll follow up with next steps and let you know what to do with the damaged cookies. |
Placing a Planned OrderNeed more cookies? You’ve got it! Troops can reorder each week by submitting a Planned Order in ABC Smart Cookies. Planned Orders are due by 10 p.m. on Sundays. When placing your order, you’ll be asked to select a pickup date and time. This selection simply holds your cookies in the system to ensure availability. Your cupboard manager will follow up with details about the confirmed pickup window. |
Make Your Booth ShineGetting ready for a cookie booth? Our Madison and Onalaska Sashay locations have everything you need. Supplies are limited, so be sure to stop by soon. Can’t make it during business hours? No problem. Take advantage of convenient 24/7 locker pickup at both locations, or shop anytime online at shopgsbadgerland.org. Reminder: Every Girl Scout level has skill-building badges that connect directly to the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Girl Scouts can put their cookie business skills into action and earn: Daisy: Cookie Goal Setter and My First Cookie Business Plus, Girl Scouts at every level can earn the Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pins. All badges and pins are available at our stores and online at shopgsbadgerland.org. 🍪 |
Cookie Sheet 5: February 13, 2026
Troop Cookie Program KickoffEnter to win one of 20 prize packs! Ensure your troop is set up for success this season by setting up your troop Digital Cookie site, then complete this form. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be entered to win. One entry per troop. Entries are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2026. |
Digital Cookie AccessSet up your troops Digital Cookie site, starting February 17. Not sure how? Join us online for a walkthrough of how to set up your Digital Cookie troop site. February 17, 6–7:30 p.m. |
Get ready for cookie delivery!Fill out receipts
for the cookies you are giving Girl Scouts to start their
sales with on February 21. |
Booth LocationsThere are still some opening week and weekend booth sites still available in Beaver Dam, Dodgeville, Janesville, La Crosse, Mauston, Mayville, Monroe, Portage, Richland Center, Viroqua, and Waunakee! Are you having a booth in the downtown Madison area, at a MetroMarket or Pick’n Save, OR at a Festival Foods. Please review the specific rules for each location on Cookie Central Festival Foods requires troops to print, sign, and turn in at their first booth of the season their Cart Lobby rules. Don’t forget to review the Booth Details to make sure you are setting up inside or outside a storefront, or if you need to bring your own table and chairs. This information can be found in the Booth Details section of a Booth location.
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Sashay on the move: February pop-ups!
Janesville Area
La Crosse Area |
Cookie Sheet 4: February 6, 2026
ABC Smart Cookies RemindersUpdate your Troops information under the My Troop tab. Check the Proceed Plan, Main Recognition Plan, and Troop Recognition plan are correct. Verify that your Troops bank account information on this page, too. Learn more here. |
Girl Scout ShopSet your Cookie Season up for success with cookie essentials at Sashay! Shop in person in Madison or Onalaska from 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. Pick a lollipop at checkout and unwrap a surprise—5–20% off your entire purchase! In-store only on Feb. 7, 10, and 12 (Not to be combined with other discounts. Must be redeemed at time of checkout.) Sashay on the Move: February Pop-Ups! La Crosse Area
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Council Secured booth locationsThere are still some Council Secured booths for the opening week available! To find a report of available booths in ABC:
We’ve also added a few new Council Secured locations. |
Cookie Sheet 3: January 30, 2026
Family Responsibility FormsBe sure to have families complete the Responsibility Form before they can participate in cookie sales. The troop hangs on to these forms, and they are only turned into council if you need to fill out a delinquent parent form at the end of the season. |
Corporate Cookie ConnectionThrough the Corporate Cookie Connection Patch Program, Girl Scouts will build their skills in communication, organization, and responsibility as they learn about building cookie partnerships and closing a deal! Organizations who partner with Girl Scouts not only get to keep or donate delicious Girl Scout Cookies, but they receive supporter benefits. Girl Scouts who obtain these connections receive credit for the full number of boxes in ABC Smart Cookies and Digital Cookie, helping them reach higher levels of rewards. Learn more about Corporate Cookie Connection here. Remember to be honest and fair! All CCC pitches and sales must take place after the program begins February 21. No solicitation or sales should take place before Feb 21. |
Cookie UniversityLearn about entrepreneurial skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Get creative and have fun while leveling up your cookie business. This virtual event is your chance to dive into the world of entrepreneurship by mastering the 5 essential entrepreneurial skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Whether you're a seasoned cookie seller or just starting, you'll gain the skills to take your cookie business to the next level and have fun doing it! There will be no virtual kickoff for this event. At the beginning of the program, you will receive an email with Badgerland Exclusive resources and ideas to help you complete the patch. Patches will be mailed out at the conclusion of the program. Register here. |
Gluten Free CookiesGluten Free cookies have been added to the Troops Initial Order if it was ordered through a Guarantee order or a Request order. All cases ordered by the Council have been distributed to Troops. |
Cookie Sheet 2: January 23, 2026
Troop Initial Orders & Gluten Free Requests due TODAY!If you would like cookies on hand or the start of the sale, you need to place an Initial Order. Today. Learn how here. It is also the last day to request Gluten Free cookies! |
Digital Cookie AccessDigital Cookie access is not available yet this year.
For more details, please see page 14 of the Troop Cookie Guide. 19. See page 14 of the Troop Cookie Guide for more details. |
Introducing the 2026 Cookie Sellers ToolkitThe 2026 Cookie Seller Toolkit is now available on Cookie Central. We will be sharing this resource with families soon, and we want troop leaders to be aware of it, too. The virtual toolkit includes sample posts, goal trackers, social media graphics, and more to help Girl Scouts and families stay organized and motivated throughout the season. |
Council Secured Booth LocationsThere are still Council-secured booths available for opening weekend. To view available booths in ABC:
Please note: Wendy’s and Goodwill are no longer Council-secured locations this year. However, both locations may still allow Girl Scouts to sell cookies. If you’d like to host a booth at one of these locations, contact them directly and enter the booth details in ABC as a Troop Secured location. |
Cookie Sheet 1: January 16, 2026
Troop Cookie Program TrainingMissed last weekend’s Troop Cookie Training? Watch the recordings now on Cookie Central: |
Resources for YouEverything you need to know about the Girl Scout Cookie Program is at your fingertips! Begin by reading the Troop Guide, your step by step instructions on how to manage your troop’s sale. Check out Cookie Central to find detailed instructions and videos for managing your sale on ABC Smart Cookies, forms and documents you will need, and much more. |
Initial Order Due January 23Place your Initial Order in Smart Cookies by January 23 if your troop is planning to do booth sales or direct selling. These cookies will be available to pick up the week of Feb. 16 - just in time for opening weekend (Feb. 21-22). |
Gluten-Free OrdersMissed the Gluten-Free deadline? Place request orders now through January 23! |
Troop Cookie PaperworkThe Product Program Lead in your area has received the paperwork to hand out. If you haven’t received your paperwork yet, including your Troop guide, please reach out to them. |
ABC Smart Cookie RemindersUpdate your Troops information under the My Troop tab. Check the Proceed Plan, Main Recognition Plan, and Troop Recognition plan are correct. Also verify that your Troops bank account is correct. Check your Troop Roster under the My Troop tab. Reach out to Customer Care at info@gsbadgerland.org with the name of the Girl Scout missing. ONLY Girl Scouts with current memberships were uploaded. Please complete no later than February 9 to ensure Girl Scouts are uploaded into Digital Cookie properly. |
Booth Sales – Council SecuredStill looking to add more Council Secured Booth locations to your reservations? The Booth scheduler opens every Sunday at 7 am for your troop to select up to 3 additional booth dates/times. |
Booth Sales – Troop SecuredDid you chat with a local business and secured a date/time for your troop to sell cookies there? Don’t forget to add the booth to ABC so that you can take credit card payments at the booth. |
Save the Date! Digital Cookie Walkthrough for TroopsFebruary 17, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Troop leaders will receive access to Digital Cookie on Feb 17. Join us online that evening as we walk through setting up your troop account. No need to register – the meeting link will be included in the Cookie Sheet on Feb 13. |
Family Cookie Sheet
Family Cookie Sheet 2: February 27, 2026
Cookie Techie ChallengeGirl Scouts can complete the challenge of the week to earn patches, entries into drawings for surprise prize packs, and even the giant plush ferret! Winners will be posted on Rallyhood.
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Corporate Cookie ConnectionThrough the Corporate Cookie Connection Patch Program, Girl Scouts build confidence while strengthening their communication, organization, and responsibility skills. As they connect with local businesses, they learn how to create meaningful cookie partnerships and follow through on their commitments. Organizations that partner with Girl Scouts can choose to keep the Girl Scout Cookies they purchase or donate them to a local cause. They are also recognized as proud supporters of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Girl Scouts who establish these partnerships receive credit for the full number of packages in ABC Smart Cookies and Digital Cookie. This credit supports their individual goals and counts toward rewards, helping them see the impact of their hard work. Learn more about the Corporate Cookie Connection program here. |
Cookie University | February 1–March 31In this virtual program, Girl Scouts will explore the five essential entrepreneurial skills—goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics—while building confidence in their cookie business. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to grow your sales strategy, this experience offers practical tools, creative ideas, and space to try new approaches. Along the way, you’ll strengthen skills that support your goals both during cookie season and beyond. Please note: there will be no live virtual kickoff for this event. At the start of the program, participants will receive an email with Badgerland-exclusive resources and activity ideas to guide them through earning the patch. Patches will be mailed at the conclusion of the program. Register for Cookie University here. |
Free & Discounted Cookie ShippingOn March 7 and 8, cookie customers can take advantage of FREE or discounted shipping on orders of 6 boxes or more. View all shipping rates. |
Cookie Merchandise: 25% off March 2–6Enjoy 25% off Cookie Merchandise (excludes earned awards and pins) when you use the online promo code COOKIE25. Beginning March 3, Sashay will have new hours and will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. We look forward to seeing you and supporting you throughout cookie season. |
Family Cookie Sheet 1: February 13, 2026
Share your story and become a Product Pro!Do you excel in one of the 5 entrepreneurial skills related to the Girl Scout cookie program? Do you have an amazing story to share? Share your story to tell us why you would like to represent one of the 5 skills as a Product Pro! Product Pros will be champions of Product Programs and the entrepreneurial experience for the following year at events, on social media, and more! Winners are chosen based on the impact of the story they share, not by amount of sales. One representative will be chosen for each skill: People Skills, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, and Business Ethics. |
Digital Cookie AccessRegister in advance using this link, or join live on February 16 using this link. Guardians will receive
their registration email for Digital Cookie on February 19.
Guardians MUST set up their Girl Scout’s account on the
Digital Cookie webpage BEFORE using the mobile app. They will
need to delete the Mobile App off their device and reinstall
it for this upcoming year due to updates made since last year.
Actual use of the Mobile App will not be available until
February 21. |
Cookie Sellers ToolkitThe Cookie Seller Toolkit is available NOW on Cookie Central! Check out these pages to help prepare for the start of the sale:
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Sashay on the Move: February Pop-Ups!
Janesville Area
La Crosse Area |
Cookie Central
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