Cookie

Cookie is a hybrid cannabis strain with up to 28.0% THC, known for its euphoric effects and citrus and earthy flavor profile.

Cookie, more commonly known as Girl Scout Cookies (GSC), is a highly influential hybrid cannabis strain that emerged from the San Francisco Bay Area cannabis scene in the early 2010s. The strain was reportedly created by the California-based breeders at the Cookie Fam (also known as the Bay Area Cookies Collective) through a cross between the indica-dominant OG Kush and the sativa-dominant Durban Poison. Its exact genetic origins have been the subject of some debate within the cannabis community, with some suggesting F1 Durban or Cherry Pie as potential parents, but the OG Kush and Durban Poison lineage is most widely accepted. The strain gained rapid popularity and became a cultural phenomenon, winning multiple Cannabis Cup awards and spawning numerous famous phenotype variations and descendant strains that now dominate modern cannabis markets.

Cookie plants typically display dense, resin-coated buds with a distinctive appearance featuring dark purple and olive green hues contrasted by vibrant orange pistils. The strain is renowned for its complex aromatic profile that combines sweet, earthy notes with hints of mint and citrus, often described as having a 'cookie dough' or 'bakery' scent. The flavor follows this aromatic complexity, delivering a sweet, herbal taste with peppery undertones on exhale. The strain's potency and balanced effects contributed significantly to its popularity, making it one of the most sought-after and cloned strains in cannabis history.

Notably, Cookie has become a foundational strain in modern cannabis breeding, serving as a parent to numerous popular strains including Gelato, Wedding Cake, Sherbet, and many others in the 'Cookie family' of strains. Its influence extends beyond genetics to cannabis culture, with its name inspiring numerous cannabis brands and products. The strain's popularity led to some controversy regarding trademark disputes over the 'Girl Scout Cookies' name with the Girl Scouts of America organization, prompting many growers and sellers to use abbreviated names like GSC or simply Cookie.