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The Girl Scout Cookie Finder app lets you buy cookies online and ship them to your door.
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  • The official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app for Android and iOS helps you buy cookies from local troops in-person and online.
  • You will need to enter your zip code and have a debit or credit card to purchase from the Girl Scout Cookie Finder.
  • There is a four-package minimum and shipping fees for online orders mailed straight to you.
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It’s Girl Scout cookie season, and if you’re looking to get your hands on some sweet Samoas or crunchy Thin Mints, the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app makes it easy to order cookies online or find out where and when local troops are selling.

What to know about the Girl Scout Cookie Finder app

The Cookie Finder app takes the Girl Scout cookie experience digital, making it even easier to support local troops in your area. Developed by Girl Scouts of the USA, the proceeds from sales go to the Girl Scout troop you order from – just like the traditional ordering process. 

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The Cookie Finder app lets you see the library of cookie offerings around the country.
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With the app, you can find information about the cookies available for purchase, send “gift boxes” of five or more cookies along with messages, and donate boxes to New York City Food Banks. 

When you order online, you’ll be sent a confirmation email and a tracking number to help you ensure your cookies arrive safely at your door. Shipping times are estimated to be anywhere between two and 15 days from purchase. 

How to buy cookies on the Girl Scout Cookie Finder app and have them delivered

1. Install the app on your iOS or Android device.

2. Allow location sharing or enter your zip code to find cookies near you.

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You will need to enable location services on the Cookie Finder app.
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3. Tap "Find cookies now."

4. Tap "Buy cookies" next to the troop of your choice. 

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You will need to enter the quantity of boxes you want.
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5. This will bring you to the Digital Cookie website associated with that troop. Scroll down and fill out the "Quantity" boxes for cookies you want to add to your order. 

6. Tap "Calculate" to get your shipping costs. 

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Shipping costs will be based on location and number of boxes ordered.
Shipping costs will be based on location and number of boxes ordered.

7. Select "Checkout."

8. Enter your name, shipping address, phone number, and email. Then choose "Continue." 

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You will need to enter your billing information but can check a box confirming it is also your shipping information.
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9. Check either box to get info about volunteering with Girl Scouts or identify yourself as a former Girl Scout. Once this optional section is completed, tap "Continue."

10. Enter your card payment details.

11. Confirm your order details are correct, and then tap "Place Order."

How to use the Cookie Finder app to buy cookies in-person

While the Girl Scout app helps bring your cookies straight to your door without having to fill out any forms, you can also use it to support your local troops the old-fashioned way by buying them in-person. To do this, scroll down to the "Buy cookies near me" section of the app. Here's how to use it.    

  • Enter your zip code. Upon installing the app, you will need to enter your zip code to find local troops near you. Entering your zip code into the app helps the Cookie Finder pinpoint the closest cookie point.  
  • Browse booths. If you'd rather identify a troop that you want to support versus finding one by location, select the "View more booth locations" option in the "Buy Cookies Near Me" section. 
  • Sort booths by location, date, and map. If you'd prefer not to travel too far, you can use the location and map options to help you locate booths near you or that may be in an area you're visiting. And if you can't wait, use the time date filter. This will help you find out the times troops will be selling at locations near you. 
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Each troop and booth has its own dedicated Cookie Finder profile.
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