Users questions

Why did Girl Scouts change samoas to Caramel deLites?

Why did Girl Scouts change samoas to Caramel deLites?

According to the Girl Scouts of the USA, the reason behind the Samoa/Caramel deLite dichotomy is as simple as it is obvious: there are two bakeries. The Girl Scouts employ both ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers to manufacture their delicious, addictive, trade-em-on-the-Black-Market-they’re-so-good cookies.

Why are they called Samoas?

Samoa the cookie is named for Samoa the island—maybe. Samoas, second in sales only to the iconic Thin Mints, were added to the Little Brownie cookie line in 1975.

Why are there two bakers for Girl Scout cookies?

ABC Bakers make their cookies crunchier and place more of an emphasis on the mint taste than the chocolate, while Little Brownie Bakers include a rich, smooth chocolate coating on their cookies.

What were the original Girl Scout cookie names?

In 1951, Girl Scout Cookies came in three varieties: Sandwich, Shortbread, and Chocolate Mints (now known as Thin Mints). With the advent of the suburbs, girls at tables in shopping malls began selling Girl Scout Cookies.

What was the first ever Girl Scout cookie?

In July 1922, Girl Scout national headquarters published an edition of The American Girl magazine for all Girl Scouts. The issue contained a recipe for a sugar cookie that could be baked and sold to raise funds for local councils. Thus, the simple sugar cookie was arguably the first true Girl Scout Cookie.

Why did Girl Scouts change the name of their cookies?

Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) have licensed two different commercial bakers to produce their cookies; ABC Bakers® (ABC) and Little Brownie Bakers® (LBB). Each baker produces cookies that look and taste similar, but each baker uses different names for their Girl Scout Cookies® because of trademarks.

What did Tagalongs used to be called?

Peanut Butter Cookies

Are Keebler Coconut dreams the same as Samoas?

Coconut Dreams are the Keebler knock-off version of Girl Scout Samoas. Aside from having a dumpy name, Coconut Dreams are exactly the same as Samoas. And again, the Coconut Dreams are (barely) fewer calories and they’re cheaper by the box.

Are any Keebler cookies vegan?

Keebler’s classic vanilla cookies, filled with cream are free from eggs, butter, and other animal products, making them a fun vegan-friendly snack. Pop up a fabulously sweet treat without straying from your vegan diet when you grab a box of unfrosted Brown Sugar, Blueberry, or Strawberry Pop-Tarts.

Are Oreos still vegan?

Oreo cookies do not contain any animal-derived ingredients and are safe to eat for vegans. If you have a dairy allergy, keep in mind that Oreos have milk as cross-contact.