Arizona’s Girl Scouts did more than move cookies in 2026. They built mini empires, sharpened real-world skills and sold a jaw-dropping 2,303,774 boxes across central and northern Arizona.
From Jan. 18 through March 1, 6,806 Girl Scouts participated in the annual cookie season across more than 90 communities, including the Navajo Nation and Hopi Lands. The average seller moved 339 boxes, proving that Arizona showed up hungry and these girls showed up ready.
“This year, Girl Scouts boldly showcased their entrepreneurial spirit across Arizona and engaged with customers in creative and authentic ways through booths, online storefronts, community events and more,” GSACPC Co-CEO Mary Mitchell says.
One Chandler Girl Scout went especially big. Avery Bantau of Troop 872 sold 8,818 boxes, earning the top individual seller title. In Peoria, Troop 558 led the troop standings with 31,408 boxes sold.
And yes, Thin Mints still run the cookie table. The classic favorite claimed the top-selling spot once again.
The season’s impact stretches well beyond the last sleeve of cookies. Every dollar earned stays local, helping fund summer camp, STEM programs, outdoor adventures, leadership experiences, travel, community service projects and financial assistance for Arizona families.
“It is inspiring to witness Girl Scouts turn the hard work of cookie season into meaningful action for others by supporting causes important to them through troop donations, local outreach projects and community service efforts,” GSACPC Co-CEO Christina Spicer says.
That can mean supporting food banks, helping animal shelters or backing other causes chosen by the girls themselves. The cookie hustle builds confidence, but it also gives troops the means to make a difference close to home.
Local partners helped keep the momentum going. The Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University spotlighted Girl Scouts and their accomplishments at games throughout the season.
Behind every box was a mix of goal-setting, problem-solving, customer service and serious persistence. The cookies may be the hook, but the real win is a generation of Arizona girls learning how to lead.
Insider Takeaways
- Arizona Girl Scouts sold more than 2.3 million boxes, because apparently the state took snack season very seriously.
- Avery Bantau of Chandler topped the individual leaderboard with a staggering 8,818 boxes sold.
- Peoria’s Troop 558 brought major team energy, selling 31,408 boxes.
- Thin Mints kept their crown as the season’s most popular cookie.
- Every dollar earned stays in Arizona to support camps, STEM programs, travel, leadership experiences and community projects.
- The season reached more than 90 communities, including the Navajo Nation and Hopi Lands.
To learn more, visit girlscoutsaz.org.
