Girl Scout Cookies

Hybrid PopularAward WinnerHigh THC
Cookie Fam Genetics (San Francisco Bay Area, California)
San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA, circa 2012
★★★★½
10 reviews

Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) was created by the Cookie Fam Genetics collective in the San Francisco Bay Area around 2012, crossing the legendary OG Kush with the South African sativa Durban Poison. It quickly spread through California's dispensary network and achieved global fame within a few years, driven partly by celebrity endorsements from artists like Wiz Khalifa and Berner. GSC launched an entire 'Cookies' family of strains — Thin Mint, Platinum GSC, Gelato, Sherbet — that became the dominant force in the cannabis market through the 2010s. The 'Cookies' genetics represent one of the most influential breeding programs in modern cannabis history.

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💊 Cannabinoids
THC25%
CBD0.2%
✨ Effect Profile
🌡️ Terpenes
👃 Aroma & Flavor

Aroma: Sweet minty cookie dough with earthy OG undertones, hints of cherry and spice, warm baked-goods sweetness

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⚕️ Medical & Side Effects
May help with
Depression Severe pain Nausea Appetite loss Muscle spasms Anxiety Insomnia PTSD
Possible side effects
Dry mouth Dry eyes Paranoia (high doses) Dizziness Anxiety (novice users)
🧬 Genetics
BreederCookie Fam Genetics (San Francisco Bay Area, California)
OriginSan Francisco Bay Area, California, USA, circa 2012
Parent strains
OG Kush Durban Poison
💡 Fun Facts
  • GSC was partly popularized by Bay Area rapper Berner, who co-owns Cookies SF — now one of the most recognizable cannabis brands in the world.
  • The strain launched an entire universe of 'Cookies' phenotypes: Thin Mints, Platinum GSC, Animal Cookies, and dozens more.
  • GSC's offspring Gelato and Sherbet became equally famous and are now household names in dispensaries worldwide.
  • Its short, manageable height (despite its potency) makes it popular for indoor home growers despite its demanding feeding requirements.
  • GSC won the Cannabis Cup Best Hybrid category multiple times within just a few years of release.
🏆 Awards
2013
High Times Cannabis Cup
Best Hybrid — 1st Place
2014
High Times Cannabis Cup
Best Hybrid — Top 3
🔗 Similar Strains
Gelato Hybrid
Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint GSC
GSC offspring — creamy sweet flavor, similarly potent hybrid effects, purple hues.
Sherbet Indica-dominant Hybrid
Girl Scout Cookies x Pink Panties
GSC offspring — sweet fruity dessert profile with heavy relaxing body effect.
Platinum GSC Hybrid
Girl Scout Cookies x OG Kush x Durban Poison
GSC phenotype — same base but even more potent and resinous.
🌱 Growing Info
DifficultyModerate
Flowering9-10 weeks (indoor)
Outdoor harvestEarly October
Indoor yield10 oz/m² (284 g/m²) (lower yield is a known tradeoff)
Outdoor yieldUp to 10 oz (284 g) per plant
Height2-3.5 ft (compact, manageable)
ClimateWarm, Mediterranean; controlled indoor environment preferred
Seed price±€28 / 5 seeds (€€€)
Price noteCookies family flagship
Dense, small to medium buds with deep purple and forest green hues, vivid orange pistils, and a thick coat of frosty white trichomes that give it a sugared appearance
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