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Media Releases
Going Zero Trans
Fat
Girl Scouts are Stepping It Up for
Healthier Lifestyle
Media Contact:
Ann Marie van den Hurk, APR
302-456-7170
avandenhurk@cbgsc.org
Newark, DE,
January
9, 2007:
There's
good news about Girl Scout cookies: Seven varieties are now trans
fat free and still have the same great taste, and Girl Scouts will
continue to work with our bakers to make sure they continue to use
the best ingredients so our cookies stay among one of America's
favorite treats. We do recommend that, as with any dessert product,
Girl Scout cookies are best eaten in moderation. And to help
consumers can make an informed choice, the ingredients and
nutritional profile of each variety are clearly listed on both the
cookie box and order form.
As with all Girl Scout activities, a key aspect of the Girl Scout
Cookie®
Program is empowering
girls to make informed decisions in all aspects of their lives
including choosing to make Girl Scout Cookies an occasional,
mouth-watering treat.
New for 2007, there is a sugar-free and zero trans fat cookie,
Little Brownie. MRI data show that there are 61.6 million
"sugar avoiders" in the United States. Whether consumers simply
prefer to eat less sugar or they're on a restricted diet, they can
enjoy the sweet-tasting goodness of the Little Brownie.
Girl Scouts will be out in your
community taking Girl Scout cookie orders starting on January 6,
2007. Cookies will be delivered by Girl Scouts between February 3rd
and 8th.
The Cookies – All Girl Scout Cookies
have zero trans fats and one is sugar free.
• All Abouts -- Shortbread cookies
with a series of Girl Scout messages embossed on top and a rich
fudge coating on the bottom.
• Café – Caramelized with brown sugar
and a hint of cinnamon spice.
• Do-si-do – oatmeal peanut butter
cremes.
• Little Brownie – New this year! – A
sugar free treat.
• Samoas – a caramel and toasted
coconut cookie.
• Tagalongs – a layered cookie
featuring smooth peanut butter and chocolate.
• Thin Mints – our bestselling
chocolate-covered mint cookies.
• Trefoil – the original Girl Scout
cookie - shortbread.
Cookies are $3.50 per box.
To get Girl Scout Cookies, the
community can call: 1-800-YUM-YUM-2.
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2007 Cookie Program Fact Sheet
Recipes for additional enjoyment of the cookie:
A Healthier Dirt
Cake
Chocolate-Cherry Cookie Pudding
Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait
Raspberry-Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
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