ABC's Smart Cookies order management system makes managing your troop's cookie program easy!
To learn more about Smart Cookies, check out the overview of ABC's Smart Cookies Training.
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Tidbit Tutorials
Tidbit Tutorials are short videos that guide you through different aspects of the Cookie Program and the Smart Cookies system in just a few minutes! The 2025 program videos are being recorded and uploaded, so check back as soon as the videos are added, but in the meantime here are the 2024 videos.
Registering in Smart Cookies
Initial Order Entry by Girl
Placing Planned Orders
Troop to Girl Transfers
Virtual Council Cookie Share
Troop Secured Booth Request
Managing Orders in Smart Cookies
Distributing Booth Sales Using Booth Divider
Create and Manage Recognition Orders
Troop Orders in Digital Cookie
Cookie Share Sales - Girl Delivery
Credit Card Payments in Digital Cookie
Troop Financial Management
Troop Cookie Managers should complete Financing the Fun Troop Financial Management Training available on GSLearn.
Use these best practice tips to be a troop financial wizard. You will learn how to keep accurate records and involve girls in troop money management, money-earning and troop sponsorship policies, and year-end reporting. This learning is required for all approved volunteers who manage troop funds.
Cookie Basics for Troop Leaders
Become a cookie pro, even when you’re not the troop cookie manager! That’s right; this training is perfect for other troop leaders or assistants. You'll learn how to set sales goals with your girls, get caregivers on board to help out, and recruit a troop cookie manager if you don’t already have one. You will be set up for success so that you and your troop can enjoy the fun of participating in the world-famous Girl Scout Cookie Program!
Training will be available to view on November 27, 2024
Recorded Training for Experienced Troop Cookie Managers
While you may have managed the cookie program in the past, this is a new year and a perfect time for a refresher. Tune into this recorded training to catch yourself up on the new cookie season. This training is great for all experienced troop cookie managers, but does not replace your in-person service unit cookie coordinator training that includes all the details to get you ready for the season ahead!
Training will be available to view on November 27, 2024
Cookies 101: Brand New Troop Cookie Manager Training
Way to go! You met with your new troop and jumped into the role of troop cookie manager. This training is perfect for you as you prepare for your very first cookie season! Please bring any questions you may have to this interactive session and get the support you need for your next steps. You've got this!
December 12, 2024 at 7 p.m. - Registration Link Coming Soon!
Phases of the Cookie Program
Overwhelmed by that Cookie Book? We are here to help! These webinars break the Cookie Program into phases to ensure you have everything you need when you need it. These webinars are designed for new and returning troop cookie managers.
Initial Order Phase Webinar
This webinar is designed for all troop cookie managers. During this webinar, we'll walk through the Smart Cookies system, place your troop's initial cookie orders, learn how to order cookies for booths, and answer all of your questions!
January 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. - Registration Link Coming Soon!
Pick-up, Cupboards, and Booths (oh my!)
Interested to learn what to expect at cookie pickup, what cookie cupboards are and how they work, or want to understand more about participating in cookie booths? This is the webinar for you! We'll also take a look at using Smart Cookies and best practices!
January 15, 2025 at 7 p.m. - Registration Link Coming Soon!
Cookies in Hand Phase Webinar
This webinar is designed for all troop cookie managers. Join us as we walk through the last phase of the cookie program, where girls have cookies in hand! We'll walk through recording troop-to-girl transfers, tracking cookie booths sales and more!
February 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. - Registration Link Coming Soon!
Finishing Out the Cookie Program Webinar
This webinar is designed for new and returning Troop Cookie Managers. Join us to learn how to finish out the Cookie Program and wrap up your cookie financials.
March 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. - Registration Link Coming Soon!