Girl Scout Cookie Season Is Back in West Michigan (And There’s a New Cookie)

Girl Scout cookie season has officially arrived in West Michigan, and it’s just in time to cure our winter blues.

Local troops have kicked off both online and in-person sales, which means your pantry is about to get stocked with all of your usuals, plus a brand new favorite. All while a whole lot of young entrepreneurs will get some real-world business experience.

Speaking of the newest member of the lineup, Meet the Exploremore.

It’s Girl Scouts’ newest cookie, and it’s inspired by rocky road ice cream. It’s chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond crème all packed into one cookie.

The official description sounds fancy, but I’ll be honest: to me, they taste a lot like Cocoa Puffs in the best possible way. I’m obsessed. If you’re someone who always gravitates toward the chocolate-heavy cookies, this one is going to disappear fast.

Of course, all the classics are back too. Thin Mints. Samoas. Tagalongs. The whole dependable lineup that somehow tastes better every year. And thanks to online ordering, you don’t even have to wait catch a booth outside a grocery store later this season if your schedule is chaotic.

Bonus: Local Girl Scout troops can ship cookies nationwide, so yes, you can absolutely send a care package to a friend who moved away and misses home while still supporting girls right here in West Michigan.

Beyond the sugar rush, cookie season still matters for all the right reasons. Every box sold helps fund Girl Scout programs and experiences, from outdoor adventures to STEM projects and leadership opportunities. This time of year isn’t just about selling cookies. It’s about learning confidence, goal-setting, people skills, and what it feels like to work toward something and earn it.

So whether you’re restocking your freezer with Thin Mints, trying the Exploremore for the first (or fifth) time, or just saying yes because a girl with a clipboard asked you nicely: cookie season is officially here. And, that’s always worth celebrating.

Order your cookies now using their handy Cookie Finder to support a West Michigan troop near you.