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What Your Favorite Girls Scout Cookie Says About You

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Wash U chapter.

Eager cookie enthusiasts cling to their windowsills in the hopes of spotting the first green sash on the block, marking the advent of another Girl Scout Cookie season. Whether you’re a tried and true Tagalong taster, or a shameless Samoa swallower, everyone has a favorite. Here’s a run-down on America’s top five Girl Scout Cookies and what your favorite says about your personality.

Trefoils

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Description: Classic shortbread cookies in the shape of the Girl Scout trefoil

Are trefoils your treat of choice? This versatile cookie is equally elegant as it is accessible, very similar to you! Honest and trustworthy, you’re everyones go to friend to talk to. Deeply intuitive and gifted with the ability to look at the big picture, you are known for giving the best advice around.

Tagalongs (Peanut Butter Patties)

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Description: Crisp vanilla cookie rounds topped with rich peanut butter, drenched in chocolate.

There’s nothing more tantalizing than Tagalongs to your tastebuds. Sound like you? The intermingling flavors of the Tagalong mirror your fun, flavorful personality. The life of the party, you radiate energy, brightening every room you enter.

Thin Mints

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Description: Round, minty chocolate wafer cookies dunked in a layer of chocolate

Decadent, yet light at the same time, it’s easy to see why these are America’s favorite blend. Confident and communicative, you are one popular cookie. Admired for your determined disposition, you are a true leader, held in high regard among friends and colleagues alike.

Do-si-dos (Peanut Butter Sandwiches)

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Description: Two crunchy oatmeal cookies sandwiching a smooth peanut butter filling

Do do-si-dos have you saying I do(-si-do)? Compassionate and understanding, you always know what to say. You’re the most reliable friend around, beloved by all for your nurturing nature and amiable attitude. Just as Do-si-do cookies hug a creamy peanut butter interior, you too are known for giving the best hugs around.

Samoas (Caramel DeLites)

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Description: Chewy rings of caramel atop a vanilla cookie, sprinkled with coconut and drizzled in chocolate

Nothing more satifying than a box of Samoas? Just as the diverse flavors of the Samoa combine in harmony, you are similarly multifaceted. Your deLiteful demeanor, and killer smile, makes you well-liked by everyone. A loyal friend, you’re always there to lend a helping hand.