Girl Scout Samoas Cookies

Samoas are a signature variety of Girl Scout Cookies, known for their distinct ring shape and a decadent coating of caramel, toasted coconut, and dark chocolate stripes. These cookies are one of the most popular items sold annually during the Girl Scout Cookie Program, which serves as the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world.

Originally introduced in the 1970s, Samoas are produced by Little Brownie Bakers, a specialized bakery licensed by Girl Scouts of the USA. While the product is a staple of American culture, the brand itself is owned by the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), a non-profit organization. However, the commercial manufacturing and brand licensing rights for these specific cookies are managed through corporate partnerships. Little Brownie Bakers, the manufacturer of Samoas, is a subsidiary of Ferrero Group, which acquired the business as part of its purchase of Kellogg Company's cookies and fruit-flavored snacks division.