When was Girl Scout cookie created?

While Girl Scout cookies have been around for a long time, there's no single "creation" date. Here's a breakdown:

* 1917: Girl Scouts started selling cookies to raise money, but the cookies were homemade and varied from troop to troop.

* 1922: The first national cookie recipe, a simple shortbread called "Thin Mint," was introduced.

* 1930s: The iconic Samoas (then called "Samoan") were first sold, and the Girl Scouts started partnering with bakeries to produce cookies on a larger scale.

* 1950s & 1960s: Other popular cookies like Tagalongs (originally called "Peanut Butter Patties") and Lemonades were introduced.

So, while there isn't a single creation date, the early 1900s are when the Girl Scout cookie tradition truly began.