Why Were Savannah Smiles Really Canceled? the Truth Behind the Fan-Favorite Cookie's Exit
Q1: Why did Girl Scouts discontinue Savannah Smiles cookies?
A1: Savannah Smiles was retired after the 2019 season to refresh the citrus lineup, eliminate the packaging and consumer mess associated with heavy powdered sugar, and introduce Lemon-Ups for the 2020 sales cycle.
Q2: What cookie replaced Savannah Smiles?
A2: Little Brownie Bakers introduced Lemon-Ups in 2020. These are crispy, round lemon cookies coated with a sweet glaze on the bottom and embossed with inspirational phrases on top.
Q3: Are Savannah Smiles the same thing as Lemonades?
A3: No. Savannah Smiles were powdered sugar-dusted, crescent-shaped cookies made by Little Brownie Bakers. Lemonades are round, shortbread cookies with a tangy lemon icing bottom manufactured by ABC Bakers.
Q4: Will the Girl Scouts ever bring Savannah Smiles back?
A4: GSUSA rarely brings retired recipes back in their original format, as bakery lines change and production contracts favor modern, shelf-stable designs. While specialty anniversary revivals are theoretically possible, there are currently no official plans to resurrect the brand.