GSNI Cookie Resources | Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

2026 Cookie Program

Explore Cookies & S'more

Join GSNI in kicking off the 2026 Cookie Program and sample the new cookie!

Mark your calendars for Explore Cookies & S'more on Saturday, December 6!

Resources for Troop Cookie Chairs, Parents and Girl Scouts

We present Brave. Fierce. Fun! as the theme of 2026 Cookie Program and the Black-Footed Ferret as the mascot! All your BFF!

The GSNI Product Program Team thanks all who completed the participation and reward surveys. These survey results have been a huge asset in developing plans for the 2026 Cookie Program. As we approach November, keep watch for many more exciting details announced and listed on the NEW for 2026 Cookie Program tab below! All resources will be updated by late November.

Join the GSNI Cookie Program Rally in Rallyhood for more resources, announcements and exclusive offers!

2026 Cookie Program Important Dates
Tuesday, January 6--Cookie Program begins
Sunday, January 25--Initial Order taking ends
Monday, January 26--Deadline for troops to submit initial orders
February 5-9--Service Unit Deliveries (varies by SU)
February 13-March 22--Cookie Booths
    (Troop Booths only February 13-26, Troop & Council booths through March 22)
Sunday, March 22--Cookie Program ends
Tuesday, March 24--Deadline for troops to submit final rewards

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Upload the signed Product Program Permission/Financial Responsibility Form
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    Upload all receipts of cookie packages issued and money collected.
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    Please upload receipts given to parent.

      Cookie Craver
      Parents or Troop Cookie Chairs may bring in a Cookie Craver submission form to a GSNI Council Cupboard ONLY, Thursday, February 6-Saturday, March 8 to receive cookies for additional customer orders. Payment is required at the time of submission/cookie pick-up. Girl Scouts can earn the Goal Getter patch with submission of 18 packages.

      Cookie Craver (additional details), (Spanish)
      Cookie Craver order card  (Spanish)
      Cookie Craver submission form (Spanish)

      Cookie Business Challenge
      Girl Scouts can be a Cookie Entrepreneur and Captain by participating in the Cookie Business Challenge! Girl Scouts can earn a patch and businesses benefit from support and recognition of the Girl Scout Cookie Program! For Girl Scouts to receive their patch and to ensure businesses are recognized appropriately, the Girl Scout/parent must complete the Cookie Business Challenge online form by Monday, March 17.

      Cookie Business Challenge (additional details)
      Cookie Business Challenge submission form

      Gift of Caring (GOC) Opportunity
      GSNI encourages troops to deliver GOC cookies. For troops that delivery GOC Cookies and complete the GOC online delivery form by Monday, April 14, all Girl Scouts in the troop who sold donation cookies and/or participated in the delivery date will receive the Cookie Bundle charm! Troops may collect the donation cookies themselves or pick-up from council.

      Gift of Caring Opportunity (additional information)
      Gift of Caring Delivery form

      Here’s an incredible opportunity to celebrate the amazing Girl Scouts who are shaking things up with the Cookie Program! If you know a GSNI Girl Scout who’s a true trailblazer—someone who thinks outside the box, embraces innovation, leads with heart, and shows the entrepreneurial spirit that defines a true Cookie Boss—now’s your chance to give them the recognition they deserve!

      Submit your nomination for a Girl Scout Game Changer using this form. Selected Girl Scouts will not only receive the Do-Si-Dos Panda charm 🎖️ but could also be featured on GSNI’s social media during the cookie program, running through March 9, 2025. Don’t wait—shine a spotlight on their creativity and courage today!