Cookie Dough

What is Cookie Dough?

Cookie Dough is credit that Girl Scouts may earn during the annual Cookie & Fall Product Programs. Girls choose to earn "Dough" instead of another recognition item. For the 2025 Cookie Program, under the for Families section, see the annual recognitions flyer for the amounts of Cookie Dough girls can earn.

Each council's Cookie Dough is issued independently and cannot be transferred to other councils. Cookie Dough earned at other councils cannot be accepted for redemption by GSKSMO.

Girls who earn Cookie Dough from the Candy Program and the Cookie Program will be notified of the amount earned and how to use it.

Girls who earn Cookie Dough from the 2025 Cookie Program will be notified in April of the amount earned and how to use it. Cookie Dough earned during the 2025 Fall Product Program and 2025 Cookie Program will expire on September 30, 2026.

Here's how you can use Cookie Dough:

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Cookie Dough can be used for retail and trading post purchases. In most cases, if stock is not currently available, we can arrange for it to be ordered. If we cannot do that, we will provide a redemption code to use in the national e-shop. To begin the process, complete the cookie dough redemption form with the amount of Cookie Dough earned and the item number(s) of the merchandise request. Our team will follow up and confirm the next steps.

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Cookie Dough can be redeemed when you register for Day Camp. You do not need to fill out a Redemption form to use Cookie Dough towards Day Camp. See your Day Camp Registrar for more information when you sign up for Day Camp.

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GSKSMO has established partnerships with sister councils for your Girl Scouts to attend one of their resident camp programs. To use Cookie Dough for Resident Camp, please complete the Redemption Form. You should also register your Girl Scout for the camp session(s) and pay applicable deposits.

Please allow 2-4 weeks to verify Cookie Dough amounts and for the amount to be applied to your camp balance at the sister council. It’s important that you follow the partner council’s camp payment policy and timelines to secure your registration.

*Please note that Cookie Dough may only be used for resident camp program registration at the councils and camps listed on the Resident Camp Programs page. Once Cookie Dough use has been requested, it will not be refunded, and that amount cannot be used for anything else.

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To use Cookie Dough for Adventure Programming, complete the Cookie Dough Redemption Form.

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Cookie Dough can be applied to travel sponsored by our council, even if the travel is occurring later than the current year. You must redeem your Cookie Dough by Sept. 30. To use Cookie Dough for your council-sponsored travel please complete the Redemption Form.

*Please note: Should you use Cookie Dough towards travel and are unable to travel or choose to cancel your trip, you will not receive a refund of Cookie Dough.

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Cookie Dough can be redeemed for GSUSA Destination Travel. To use Cookie Dough for your Destination, please complete the Redemption Form.

*Please note: Should you use Cookie Dough towards travel and are unable to travel or choose to cancel your trip, you will not receive a refund of Cookie Dough.

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Cookie Dough may be used for your Annual Membership. To use your "Dough" for membership, please complete the Redemption Form. Please allow 2–4 weeks to verify "Dough" amounts and process the membership.

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Girl Scouts working on their Gold and Silver Awards who have earned Cookie Dough can use their Dough to help fund supplies needed for their project. These items must be tangible items, such as materials needed for the project. Cookie Dough cannot be used towards payments for services, time, or supplemental supplies like gas or food. Once submitted, your request will be reviewed, and you will be notified with a confirmation.

To request the use of Dough for your Gold or Silver project, click this link

FAQ

Can Cookie Dough be transferred to another girl?
No. Cookie Dough is an individual recognition intended for the girl. This includes use by an immediate family member.

How long do I have to use Cookie Dough?
Cookie Dough earned with the 2025 Candy, Nuts & Magazine Program and 2025 Cookie Program expires on Sept. 30, 2026. Unused Dough is forfeited at this time.