RBC | Girl Scout Cookie time is right around the corner! This year Girl Scout Cookie time is from Jan. 22 until March 4. There are some exciting changes this year too including a new, customer-friendly way to buy this year, girl scouts will have cookies in-hand (no pre-orders) from Jan. 22 through March 4, with the option to pay by credit card. It’s a historic year for Girl Scouts as they mark their 100th anniversary (or Year of the Girl) during 2012!