Girl Scout Cookie Season Is Officially Back, and There's a New Flavor — Discuss

They're ba-aack! Just when you were ready to put Christmas cookies and New Year's cocktails behind you and embrace those clean-eating New Year's resolutions, the Girl Scouts of the USA are here to tempt you with more sugary goods. Yup, we're talking Girl Scout Cookies.

Those scouts waste no time getting back from holiday break, officially kicking off their cookie-selling season on January 2. This year, the enterprising girls will be slinging all your favorite flavors — Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, and Do-Si-Dos are all back, along with the rest of the classics. But there's also a new flavor in the mix. Are you ready to get a little experimental with your cookie order this year?

Actually, the new flavor isn't too wild: Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies blend some pretty classic flavors, after all. We're certainly not opposed to trying chocolate chip cookies with a little caramel-y twist, though we can't see ourselves craving that flavor combo all year. Those cookie season urges are reserved for the Samoas, we're afraid ...

But, we digress. Now that we've armed you with knowledge of the new flavor, you can start planning your order in advance. Unless, of course, you're not planning to buy any cookies this year — here's how to deal with smashing a young girl's dreams.