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Girl Scouts Introduce Dog-Exclusive Cookies and Allergy-Friendly Options

The Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is expanding its iconic cookie lineup with two new varieties: Patch Pals, designed exclusively for dogs, and Sparkables, the organization's first allergy-friendly cookie.

Patch Pals, a blueberry muffin-flavored cookie for dogs, will feature designs of classic Girl Scout patches and are a collaboration with the dog treat company Bark. The initiative aims to celebrate the bond between people and their pets.

Sparkables will join the new dog cookies as an allergy-friendly option, catering to diverse needs within the community. Both new cookies, along with traditional favorites, will be available exclusively online.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program has a long history, beginning in 1917 with local troops selling homemade cookies to raise funds. The first standardized recipe was published in 1922, and commercial baking and marketing efforts grew significantly over the decades.

Annual sales of Girl Scout cookies reach approximately 200 million boxes, with some regional variations in cookie names leading to occasional public discussion.

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