The Cookie Graveyard: 7 Iconic Girl Scout Cookies That Have Been Retired (Including 2 After 2025)
The Girl Scout Cookie program is one of America's most beloved annual traditions, but even the most popular cookies are not safe from the chopping block. The Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) frequently refreshes its lineup, leading to the retirement of some truly iconic—and heartbreakingly missed—flavors. As of the current date, December 25, 2025, the organization has confirmed the upcoming retirement of two major flavors, adding them to a growing list of nostalgic treats.
This constant rotation is a core part of the program's business model, designed to keep the cookie selection fresh, manage inventory, and ensure the best learning experience for the troops. While classics like Thin Mints and Samoas (or Caramel deLites) remain untouchable, the "cookie graveyard" is filled with unique and memorable flavors that fans are still campaigning to bring back. Here is a deep dive into the most notable and recently retired Girl Scout Cookies.
The Class of 2025 and Recent Retirees: A Cookie Biography
The decision to retire a cookie is complex, often based on sales performance, production efficiency, and the introduction of new flavors. The most recent retirements have sent shockwaves through the dedicated cookie-buying community, proving that no flavor is truly safe.
The Final Curtain: Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! (Retiring After 2025 Season)
The biggest news for the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season is that it will be the final run for two popular, modern flavors: Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay!. These two cookies, produced by the program's two licensed bakers—Little Brownie Bakers (LBB) and ABC Bakers—will be officially discontinued following the end of the season.
- Girl Scout S'mores: This flavor was the organization's take on the classic campfire treat. The version produced by Little Brownie Bakers (LBB) was a graham sandwich cookie with a chocolate and marshmallow-flavored filling, while the ABC Bakers version was a graham cookie dipped in a crème icing and a chocolatey coating. The flavor was introduced to capitalize on the enduring popularity of the s'mores concept, a theme deeply connected to the Girl Scouts' outdoor traditions.
- Toast-Yay!: Known for its unique, French-toast-inspired shape, the Toast-Yay! cookie was a delightful, crispy cookie dipped in a smooth, sweet icing. It was a favorite for its cinnamon and maple-like notes, offering a distinct flavor profile that stood out from the chocolate and peanut butter heavy classics. The retirement of both S'mores and Toast-Yay! indicates a significant shift in the core lineup for the 2026 season.
The Short-Lived Sensation: Raspberry Rally (Retired 2024)
The retirement of the Raspberry Rally was perhaps the most controversial and talked-about cookie discontinuation in recent memory. This cookie had a brief but explosive run that created a frenzy among collectors and fans.
- The "Sister Cookie" to Thin Mints: Introduced for the 2023 season, the Raspberry Rally was a thin, crispy cookie infused with raspberry flavor and dipped in a chocolate coating, earning it the nickname of the "sister cookie" to the perennial favorite, Thin Mints.
- Online-Only Experiment: Crucially, the Raspberry Rally was the first-ever Girl Scout Cookie to be sold exclusively online for direct shipment. This limited availability was designed to enhance the girls' e-commerce and digital sales skills, but it inadvertently led to a massive secondary market. Boxes were resold on platforms like eBay for exorbitant prices, creating a viral sensation and a logistics headache.
- The Swift Exit: Despite its popularity, the GSUSA announced that the Raspberry Rally would not return for the 2024 season, citing a need to simplify the program and focus on the core mission. Its quick retirement solidified its status as a highly sought-after, limited-edition collector's item.
A Look Back: Beloved Discontinued Girl Scout Cookies
Beyond the recent retirements, the history of the Girl Scout cookie program, which dates back over a century to 1917, is filled with dozens of discontinued flavors. These older cookies often hold the deepest nostalgic value for generations of buyers.
Savannah Smiles (2011–2019)
Named in honor of the birthplace of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia, the Savannah Smiles were a popular lemon-flavored cookie that left a significant void in the lineup.
- Flavor Profile: These were crisp, crescent-shaped lemon cookies dusted generously with powdered sugar. Their bright, citrusy flavor was a refreshing change of pace from the heavier chocolate and caramel varieties.
- The Lemon Legacy: Savannah Smiles were the Little Brownie Bakers (LBB) version of a lemon cookie, replacing the popular Lemon Chalet Cremes. They were eventually replaced by the current LBB lemon cookie, Lemon-Ups, which feature inspirational messages and a slightly different texture.
Lemon Chalet Cremes (2007–2011)
The precursor to the Savannah Smiles, the Lemon Chalet Cremes, were a rich, rectangular shortbread cookie with a savory lemon filling. They were known for their distinct, embossed chalet design, which was meant to evoke a sense of cozy, outdoor adventure.
Olé Olés (2001–2003)
A short-lived but memorable cookie, the Olé Olés were a powdered sugar-dusted cookie with a pecan and coconut filling. They offered a unique, tropical-inspired flavor that was a departure from the traditional cookie types. They were part of a period where the program experimented with more exotic flavor combinations.
Juliettes (1993–1996)
Named after the founder, Juliette Gordon Low, the Juliettes were a peanut butter cookie with a chocolate coating. They were essentially an early version of the Tagalongs or Peanut Butter Patties, but offered a slightly different recipe and texture. Their short run suggests they couldn't compete with the established peanut butter favorites.
The Dual Baker System: Why Cookies Have Two Names
To understand the Girl Scout cookie lineup and its retirements, one must understand the unique dual-baker system. The GSUSA contracts with two independent, licensed commercial bakeries: ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers (LBB).
Depending on the region of the country, a Girl Scout troop will use one of the two bakeries. While both bakeries produce the core eight varieties, they often have different names, slightly different recipes, and different nutritional information. This is why you may know a cookie by one name, while a friend in a different state knows it by another. The dual system creates a fascinating dynamic of cookie rivalry and regional preferences.
| ABC Bakers Name | Little Brownie Bakers (LBB) Name | Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut Butter Patties | Tagalongs | Peanut butter on a vanilla cookie, covered in chocolate. |
| Caramel deLites | Samoas | Caramel, coconut, and chocolate stripes. |
| Shortbread | Trefoils | Traditional shortbread cookie. |
| Lemonades | Lemon-Ups | Lemon-flavored cookie (the current version). |
The retirement of a cookie flavor can sometimes mean only one baker is dropping a variety, or, as with the recent S'mores and Toast-Yay! news, the flavor concept is being removed from the national lineup entirely to make way for a new, exciting addition. This strategic rotation ensures the Girl Scout Cookie Program remains a fresh and successful entrepreneurial experience for millions of girls across the United States.
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