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Good news for those hankering for some Thin Mints or Samoas — the wait is over for Girl Scout cookies in Missouri.
Yes, it’s that time of year once again when Girl Scout troops all across Missouri will begin selling their iconic cookies. On top of that, this year also brings a new cookie to the lineup, giving us all the more reason to snag some boxes.
Here’s what to know so you can get your hands on your favorite Girl Scout cookies this year.
When do Girl Scout cookies go on sale?
The official start date for when Girl Scout cookies are available in your area depends on your local council.
Cookie season for both Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, which serves the St. Louis area, and Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri, which serves Kansas City, has already started.
Cookie Season for Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, which includes Columbia and Springfield, starts on Feb. 1.
Where can I find Girl Scout cookies on sale near me?
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Head over to the Girl Scouts Cookies finder at girlscoutcookies.org and enter your ZIP code to find where and when cookies will be on sale near you.
Cookies are also available for purchase online if you want them shipped to your home.
What Girl Scout cookie flavors are sold in Missouri?
Because each Girl Scout council uses one of two bakeries — ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers — there are some slight variations across the country.
The 2026 cookie lineup for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland includes:
- Exploremores: Rocky road ice cream-inspired cookies filled with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond crème
- Thin Mints: Crisp, chocolaty cookies made with natural oil of peppermint
- Samoas: Crisp cookies with caramel, coconut, and dark chocolaty stripes
- Tagalongs: Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating
- Adventurefuls: Indulgent brownie-inspired cookies with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt
- Do-si-dos: Oatmeal sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling
- Trefoils: Iconic shortbread cookies inspired by the original Girl Scout recipe
- Caramel Chocolate Chip: A gluten-free chewy cookie with rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt
- Lemon-Ups: Crispy lemon-flavored cookies with inspiring messages to lift your spirits
- Toffee-tastic: Rich, buttery cookies with sweet, crunchy toffee bits
Meanwhile, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri 2026 cookie lineup includes:
- Exploremores: Rocky road ice cream-inspired cookies filled with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond crème
- Thin Mints: Crispy chocolate wafers dipped in a mint chocolaty coating
- Caramel deLites: Crispy cookies topped with caramel, toasted coconut, and chocolaty stripes
- Peanut Butter Patties: Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating
- Adventurefuls: Indulgent brownie-inspired cookies with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt
- Lemonades: Savory slices of shortbread with a refreshingly tangy lemon-flavored icing
- Trefoils: Iconic shortbread cookies inspired by the original Girl Scout recipe
- Peanut Butter Sandwich: Crisp and crunchy oatmeal cookies with creamy peanut butter filling
- Caramel Chocolate Chip: Caramel, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt in a delicious cookie
How much are Girl Scout cookies?
Each Girl Scout council sets its own prices, so costs can vary.
This year in Missouri, each box will run you $6. If ordering online, be aware that there’s a four-box minimum and an additional shipping fee.
What are Exploremores Girl Scout cookies?
The Exploremores, the Girl Scouts’ latest cookie, is described as a “rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie … filled with delicious flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond–flavored crème.”
UPDATE | The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said 13-year-old Jeremiah Mason has been safely located.
ORIGINAL STORY | The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 13-year-old boy.
Jeremiah Mason was last seen around 2:15 p.m. Saturday near the 3400 block of Wyoming Street in KCMO.
Jeremiah is 5 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a green camouflage hoodie, black pants and black shoes.
Anyone with information about Jeremiah should call the KCPD Missing Persons Unit at 816-234-5043 or 911.
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If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.
Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said a shooting occurred Saturday on Chestnut Avenue.
One person was hit by gunfire and taken to an area hospital.
The victim was listed in critical condition as of 2:42 p.m. Saturday, per KCPD.
This story will be updated once additional information is provided.
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If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.
Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.
NEAR BOLIVAR, Mo. (KY3) -First responders in Bolivar are assisting the Missouri State Highway Patrol Saturday morning after a vehicle crash occurred south of the city.
According to the City of Bolivar, the Bolivar Police Department and Bolivar City Fire are assisting MSHP troopers with a serious injury crash south of the intersection of Missouri Route 13 and East 490th Road.
As of 10:40 a.m., traffic on northbound Missouri Route 13 is being diverted at Highway KK, south of Bolivar. Southbound Missouri Route 13 will be open to normal traffic, the city said.
This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available.
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