Are Thin Mints the same as grasshoppers?

First up: Grasshoppers (Alias: Thin Mints). Grasshoppers are Pretend Thin Mints. Only there seems to be a little more outer coating, making them fudgier and more delicious. If you like Girl Scout Thin Mints, you will, indeed, like Keebler Grasshoppers.

What are tagalong Girl Scout cookies called now?

“I’m outraged–yes, outraged–that Girl Scout Cookies have new names. Samoas are now “Caramel deLites.” Do-si-dos are “Peanut Butter Sandwiches.” Tagalongs are “Peanut Butter Cookies” and Trefoils are “Shortbreads.”

Do grasshopper cookies taste like Thin Mints?

Both were about the same in terms of mintiness overall. I felt like the Grasshoppers were a bit more chocolate-forward, while the Thin Mints tasted a bit more alkaline, and like the chocolate was much higher-quality. The cookie in the Thin Mints also tasted vaguely more buttery, and had a more rounded-out flavor.

Why do they call it Grasshopper Pie?

It’s called grasshopper pie, because of the bright green color from fluorescent crème de menthe. Our version updates this classic with cricket flour in the crust and boiled grasshoppers on top.

Does Keebler still make Girl Scout cookies?

Today, Girl Scout cookies are produced by two bakeries: ABC Bakers (a subsidiary of Interbake Foods, which is owned by George Weston Limited) and Little Brownie Bakers (a subsidiary of Keebler, which is owned by Kellogg’s). The only cookie name shared by both companies is Thin Mints.

Why are they not called Samoas anymore?

The Caramel deLites looked like Samoas, were packaged like a Samoas, but just were not called Samoas. It obtained a federal trademark registration for Samoas in 1986. Thus, the Little Brownie Bakers became the exclusive owner of Samoas to identify cookies throughout the United States.

How much longer will Girl Scout cookies be sold?

And because only registered Girl Scouts may sell Girl Scout Cookies, their market availability is normally limited to the six- to eight-week period when girls are engaged in the program through their local council.

Does Keebler own Girl Scout cookies?

Today, Girl Scout cookies are produced by two bakeries: ABC Bakers (a subsidiary of Interbake Foods, which is owned by George Weston Limited) and Little Brownie Bakers (a subsidiary of Keebler, which is owned by Kellogg’s).