Girl Scouts of the USA will launch dog treats and allergy-friendly cookies in January 2027, marking the organization’s first expansion beyond traditional human cookie offerings in its century-long fundraising program.

New Products Target Pet Owners and Allergy-Conscious Families

The organization announced Patch Pals, soft-baked blueberry muffin flavored dog treats developed with pet company BARK, and Girl Scout Sparkables, allergy-friendly oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips and sprinkles created with Partake Foods. Both products will become available exclusively through online ordering for direct shipping starting January 12, 2027. The treats feature wheat flour, blueberries, honey, brewer’s yeast, blueberry pomace and cinnamon, with each treat displaying one of four patch designs representing different Girl Scout experiences.

Girl Scout Sparkables were produced in facilities specifically designed to eliminate exposure to the nine major food allergens: wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, milk, sesame, soybeans, crustacean shellfish and fish. Partake founder and CEO Denise Woodard, herself a Girl Scout alum and troop leader, launched her company after her daughter received a diagnosis of multiple food allergies. The collaboration brings allergen-free options to families previously unable to participate in Girl Scout cookie purchases due to dietary restrictions.

Expanding Traditional Fundraising Model

The new offerings will join the familiar cookie lineup including Thin Mints, Samoas, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties and Tagalongs when the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie season begins in January. Pricing for both Patch Pals and Sparkables will vary by local council, following the organization’s traditional pricing structure. Cookie season typically runs from January through April, though specific dates differ by region. Sales will be conducted through individual Girl Scout and troop links or through the official Girl Scout Cookies website.

Supporting Local Communities

Proceeds from all cookie sales remain with local councils and troops to fund Girl Scout programs and activities. Girl Scouts of Citrus Council, which serves more than 13,000 members across Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties in Florida, represents one of hundreds of regional councils that benefit directly from annual cookie sales. The expansion into pet treats and allergen-free products potentially opens new revenue streams for troops while maintaining the program’s focus on entrepreneurship skills and community service for young members across the nation.