Cookie - Troop

Information for the Cookie Program

Ready to get an early start on the 2026 Cookie Program? Every new and returning troop cookie manager is required to complete the following steps to be approved for this volunteer role. Get these tasks completed early to enjoy a stress-free holiday break:

  • Register for the 2026 membership year and declare your TCM role in myGS.
  • Pass a background check and have no council debt.
  • Select your manager role (Primary, Secondary or NonABC/DC User) on the Volunteer Onboarding Process Site.
  • Review and abide by the Troop Cookie Manager Position Description (attached below). TCMs are not required to sign and submit this document for onboarding onto the cookie platforms.
  • Complete TCM Training in gsLearn (closed caption is available).
  • Ensure your troop has a Bank Account Registration and ACH Debit/Credit Acknowledgement form on file (GSSJC F-36) for their troop.
  • Complete GSUSA Girl Scout Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Course in gsLearn if expired.
  • If you need assistance getting started, reach out to the Product Program team at cookies@sjgs.org.



    The Product Program team wants to welcome our new troops with a Rookie Cookie Kit available to pick up from your Community cookie manager(s) (CCM) or the Girl Scout Center. The kit will include the Rookie Cookie Guide, document folder, key dates magnet, portable charger and fanny pack to hold cash payments to help ease new troops into the Cookie Program. If you are unsure who your CCM is, contact us at cookies@sjgs.org.



    Ready to make a big impact during the 2026 Cookie Program?

    GSSJC is seeking Cookie Cupboard managers and volunteers from Feb 1 to March 30. Needed coverage includes Tuesdays to receive deliveries, Wed. to Fri. from 8:30AM-1:30PM and 3:30-7:30PM, and Sat. from 8:30AM-2:30PM. Locations include Missouri City, Katy, Cypress, Lufkin, and Beaumont.

    Incentives for full time managers and assistant managers covering the entire schedule include a $250 Council credit on Feb 8, $250 mid-season Council credit on Feb 28, and $250 ending credit on March 30. $750 total. Council credit can be used to cover summer camp, adult training, Council shop expenses, or troop camping expenses. Must be a registered member in good standing. Training will be provided and is required for the manager and assistant manager roles.

    Got availability to cover a certain day or time slot? Part-time consistent coverage works too. Please reach out to cookies@sjgs.org for more information or to express your interest.

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    Welcome to the 2026 cookie program!

    Brave. Fierce. Fun.

    Every year, thousands of girls across our council get ready to participate in one of our most anticipated times of the year - Girl Scout Cookie season! The Cookie program is about so much more than cookies. It’s about the girls and supporting their leadership journey. It’s about providing troops with funds to pay for activities or service projects that make our world a better place. And for our council, it’s about ensuring Girl Scouting continues to thrive in our community. 

    As a troop cookie manager, we hope you will use this site as a resource and find everything you need to make your experience as positive as possible. We also encourage you to sign up for cookie program announcements by texting "Join" to 281-324-8760. The council will send updates, reminders, and tips to TCMs throughout the cookie season if you have opted-in to receive text messaging.

    Thank you for offering your time and talent so girls can participate in this wonderful tradition. Together, we can make her future brighter! 




    Key Dates

    December 10 - Troop cookie managers who have met all requirements will begin being uploaded into ABC Smart Cookies

    January 5 - Troop cookie managers gain access into Digital Cookie

    January 9 - Starting inventory orders are due

    January 28 - February 7 - Cookie deliveries begin

    February 5 - Girls receive registration link email for Digital Cookie

    February 7 - Cookie program begins

    February 11 - Cookie cupboards open

    February 13 - Cookie booths and cookie stands begin

    March 22 - Cookie program ends 


    where do the cookie proceeds go?