Oklahoma: The First State to Sell Girl Scout Cookies

Oklahoma: The First State to Sell Girl Scout Cookies

By Andy Lee

The Girl Scout cookie is a beloved American tradition. Every year, millions of boxes of cookies are sold by Girl Scouts across the country, raising millions of dollars for their organizations. But did you know that Oklahoma was the first state to sell Girl Scout cookies?

It all started in 1917, when the Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma, baked cookies and sold them in their school cafeteria as a service project. The cookies were a hit, and soon other troops in the area were selling cookies as well. In 1922, the Girl Scout magazine published a recipe for sugar cookies that could be baked and sold by troops to raise funds. This marked the official beginning of the Girl Scout cookie program.

In the early years, Girl Scout cookies were mostly homemade. But as the program grew in popularity, commercial bakeries began to produce cookies specifically for Girl Scouts. Today, there are over 100 different varieties of Girl Scout cookies available, all of which are made with high-quality ingredients and baked to perfection.

Girl Scout cookies are more than just a delicious treat. They are also a valuable source of funding for Girl Scouts. Every year, the sale of cookies helps to support Girl Scout programs and activities, such as camping, community service, and leadership development. In fact, Girl Scout cookies are the largest single source of revenue for Girl Scouts of the USA.

Here are some additional facts about Girl Scout cookies:

• The first Girl Scout cookie sale was held in 1917.
• There are over 100 different varieties of Girl Scout cookies available.
• The most popular Girl Scout cookie is the Thin Mint.
• Girl Scout cookies are sold in all 50 states and in over 100 countries.
• The sale of Girl Scout cookies raises over $800 million each year.
• All of the proceeds from the sale of Girl Scout cookies go back to the Girl Scouts to support their programs and activities.

So next time you see a Girl Scout selling cookies, be sure to buy a box or two. You’ll be supporting a great cause and enjoying a delicious treat at the same time.