Iowans who love Girl Scout cookies will have another tempting option next year. Samie Swinton, vice president for marketing with the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, says a new cookie flavor will debut in a few months.
“It’s called Exploremore and it’s a rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie,” Swinton says. “So think really chocolatey, some marshmallow and toasted almond flavors.”
Swinton says the cookie sales program teaches young women a wide host of skills which they’ll use for the rest of their lives.
“It’s teaching local Girl Scouts goal setting, communication skills, money management and all proceeds stay 100% local to do community service projects, help them plan trips,” Swinton says. “We have a lot of Girl Scouts here in Iowa planning trips to go to Europe.”
The Girl Scouts sell an average of more than 200-million boxes of cookies nationwide every year. Look for them starting in February.
(By Pat Powers, KQWC, Webster City)