There is a universally accepted truth in today’s America: Those with flawless taste who know Caramel deLites (née Samoas ) are the reigning champion of Girl Scout Cookies, and those who are wrong.

But the ardent annual cookie pushers have a new challenger. The Girl Scouts of America just dropped Exploremores , a “rocky road” ice cream-inspired confection. I scored an invite to the VIP reveal party in Irvine on Thursday, Sept. 25 where I got an exclusive first-taste to see if the newbie was a threat to the reigning champ or just a glorified Tagalong.

Girls Scouts of Orange County CEO Vikki Shepp described the Exploremores as a “rocky road-inspired sandwich cookie” with a creamy filling that “evokes those flavors of almond, chocolate and marshmallow.” She would know; Shepp was on the i

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