$100 cookies? What Girl Scouts are saying about frenzy for new Raspberry flavor

Eddie Ritz, Palm Beach Post
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Though at first glance, the new Raspberry Rally might look like a Thin Mint. Take a bite, however, and you will quickly be transported to chocolate raspberry heaven.
Though at first glance, the new Raspberry Rally might look like a Thin Mint. Take a bite, however, and you will quickly be transported to chocolate raspberry heaven.

Yes, we called it! When we told you two months ago that the latest Girl Scout Cookie, Raspberry Rally, was the best one yet we weren't alone in our love for their latest temptation.

Apparently, most of America has fallen for the new offering with demand so intense that the Girl Scouts have completely sold out of them.

The Girl Scouts may be out, but the hunger for the new crispy, chocolately, raspberry treat has not abated, in fact, it has seemingly gotten even stronger and has buyers turning to other outlets.

Originally selling for $5, boxes of Raspberry Rally are now going for around $100 online.

Though the desire for the new cookie has not abated, the Girl Scouts of the USA are asking customers to buy only from their organization and try another flavor.

But the flavor is really hard to beat. Here's our original take:

Girl Scout Cookies are back with a new flavor, Raspberry Rally, that may be the best yet

Girl Scout cookies are finally in season, so get ready to cave to temptation ... not that that's always a bad thing.

In the immortal words of the character John Bender in the movie "The Breakfast Club," sometimes "being bad feels pretty good."

Once again offering Do-si-dos, Toffee-tastic, S'mores, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Samoas, Thin Mints, Lemon-ups and last year's newbie Adventurefuls, the Girl Scouts have a new sweet treat in their 2023 cookie arsenal: Raspberry Rally.

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Raspberry Rally is the new kid on the block for Girl Scout Cookies in 2023. Though sometimes rookies take a season or two to find their way in the big leagues, this one comes in like Miami Dolphin greats Dan Marino throwing lasers his first year or Zack Thomas tackling everything in sight.
Raspberry Rally is the new kid on the block for Girl Scout Cookies in 2023. Though sometimes rookies take a season or two to find their way in the big leagues, this one comes in like Miami Dolphin greats Dan Marino throwing lasers his first year or Zack Thomas tackling everything in sight.

Of course, every new cookie the scouts unveil has a certain flair — and, of course, it tastes good; but most of the time you'll still return to your old-school favorites.

Raspberry Rally just might be the one to steal you away from your first love.

First of all, it's basically a Thin Mint in terms of size, shape, cookie crunch and chocolate coating.

Then you take a bite and Holy Schnikes!! That raspberry taste with the chocolate. Whoa!

Warning: DO NOT open one of the sleeves and think you're going to stop after a few — you're just not. You are going to finish that sleeve and likely plow into the other.

If, after trying a Raspberry Rally, you're still sticking with your original favorites, no worries, the rest of the gang's still here.

If you're new to the Girl Scout cookie experience or just need a refresher, here's a quick breakdown of the other varieties:

Adventurefuls:

Girl Scout Cookie season 2023 will run Feb. 1 to March 5 this year and in our area there will be booths at Publix, Winn Dixie, Duffy's, Walmart, Hooters and several other local businesses. They are also available online.
Girl Scout Cookie season 2023 will run Feb. 1 to March 5 this year and in our area there will be booths at Publix, Winn Dixie, Duffy's, Walmart, Hooters and several other local businesses. They are also available online.

Debuting in 2022, this is a brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored creme and a hint of sea salt.

Lemon-Ups:

Crispy lemon flavored cookies with an inspiring message stamped in each one to lift your spirits.

Trefoils:

Iconic shortbread cookies inspired by the original Girl Scout cookie recipe.

Do-si-dos:

Crunchy oatmeal sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling.

Samoas:

Crisp cookies with caramel, coconut, and chocolaty stripes .

Tagalongs:

Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolatey coating.

Thin Mints:

Crisp, chocolate cookies dipped in a delicious mint chocolate coating.

S'Mores:

Crunchy graham sandwich cookies with chocolate and marshmallow filling.

Toffee-tastic:

Gluten free! Rich, buttery cookies with sweet, crunchy toffee bits.

If you buy: 2023 Girls Scout cookies

The 2023 Girl Scout Cookie lineup in all its glory. Ready, practically begging, to be devoured.
The 2023 Girl Scout Cookie lineup in all its glory. Ready, practically begging, to be devoured.

When: On sale from Feb. 1 through March 5

Where: Outside local businesses including Publix, Winn Dixie, Duffy's Sports Grill, Hooters and Walmart; as well as online

Cost: $5 per box; $6 for Toffee-Tastic and S'Mores

Information: To find a booth, call 561-427-0177 or visit gssef.org; to order online, text “Cookies” to 59618.

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