Girl Scout cookie season is upon us. Last year I wrote that I was disgusted that the cookies still contained partially hydrogenated oils, yet the Girl Scout HQ folks proudly proclaim the cookies to be trans fat free because each unrealistic serving size is below the FDA lame definition that .5g per miniscule serving equals 0 grams transfat.
So, instead of buying cookies , I simply donated cash and said to please keep the cookies so as not to punish the kids.
This year, same lame story. Again, I’ll donate cash and tell them to keep the cookies. I’ll also promote recipes for homemade Girl Scout cookies from BakingBites.com who expresses thoughts I share:
The other day, I expressed some concern over the fact that (a) Girl Scout cookies still have trans fats in them because they are made with hydrogenated shortening instead of, say, butter and (b) Girl Scout cookies don’t taste all that great any more – especially considering that the price per box has gone up and the size of the cookies seems to have gone down. I mentioned that I wanted to make my own Girl Scout Cookies and decided that I would go for it! This week, I’ll be featuring recipes for three of my favorites – these, Samoas and Tagalongs - and (if you’re lucky) I might throw in a bonus recipe, as well, though you can find a Thin Mint recipe in the archives if you want even more.
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I like them, and of course will buy them because my cousin will hit me up & also my mom still buys them as a treat for us & our families. Now that I lost weight I hope I don’t go back to eating them so much!!
A lot of Girl Scouts around the country will be selling Girl Scout cookies this month. Do you support the Girl Scouts or have a Girl Scout that you know?
Yes, I support the girls and parent volunteers of Girl Scouts. I give them the money, say “keep the cookies and put 100% of my donation into your fund raising efforts.” That way the Girl Scouts do not have to give most of my donation back to the lame cookie company.
I also sold them in the 80s and liked the whole process. Gives kids independence & teaches them a lot. Just don’t let them go out alone if they are selling!
Maybe send out an email to all your contacts, let your family/friends, co-workers and neighbors know and that should do it. Good luck, hope you reach your goal.