Girl Scouts Launch New Dog Cookies and Allergy-Friendly Options

Girl Scouts of the USA has announced the introduction of two new cookie varieties for the 2027 cookie season, expanding their offerings to include a product for pets and an allergy-friendly option. The first new cookie, named Patch Pals, is specifically designed as a soft-baked, blueberry muffin-flavored treat for dogs. These dog treats were developed in collaboration with Bark, a company recognized for its BarkBox subscription service. Each Patch Pals cookie features one of four distinct patch designs, symbolizing concepts such as Girl Scouts, Community, Exploration, and Play. The second new offering is Girl Scout Sparkables, which marks the organization's first allergy-friendly cookie. These are described as crunchy oatmeal cookies studded with chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles. The development of Sparkables involved a partnership with Partake, a food company specializing in allergy-friendly products. Partake is noted as a Black-owned, women-led business that holds a Certified B Corp status. The Sparkables cookies are formulated to be nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Furthermore, they are produced in a facility specifically designed to mitigate the risk of contamination from the nine major food allergens. Both Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables will be exclusively available for purchase online through the official Girl Scout cookie website, with direct shipping to consumers. The online ordering period is scheduled to commence on January 12, 2027. However, in certain regions where the cookie season begins earlier, these new items may become accessible sooner. This move towards online exclusives follows a trend initiated in the 2022-2023 cookie season with the introduction of Raspberry Rally, which was the first cookie to be sold solely online, a model that has since seen expanded nationwide shipping capabilities. The organization emphasizes its commitment to inclusivity, aiming to provide opportunities for a wider range of individuals and families, including pets, to participate in the annual cookie sale tradition. While Girl Scouts has previously offered gluten-free options such as Caramel Chocolate Chip and Toffee-tastic for several years, these new products represent a further step in catering to specific dietary needs and preferences, particularly with Sparkables being free of all major allergens and produced in a controlled facility. The expansion of the cookie lineup aims to ensure that more families can engage with the Girl Scout cookie program, reinforcing the organization's mission of fostering community and participation through its fundraising efforts.