Wendy’s Brings Back This Tasty Frosty Just In Time For GC Cookie Season

Those darn little Girl Scout cookies have a way of sneaking into just about everything this time of year.

The GirlScout cookie season got underway in January, and once you start buying them, it's hard to stop.

IT ALL STARTS WITH ONE LITTLE INNOCENT BOX

First, you bring home one delicious box and set it on the kitchen counter.

Then you pick up a few more from your neighbor's kids, and you keep one just for you in your car…so the kids don't eat them all; and now? They’re showing up in the drive-thru. And honestly, I’m not even mad about it.

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WELCOME BACK GC THIN MINTS

Wendy’s is bringing back one of its most talked-about seasonal treats. It's the 'Thin Mint Frosty.' You'll be able to find them at select Wendy's restaurants beginning February 16, 2026.

If you’ve ever dipped a spoon into a chocolate Frosty and thought, “You know what this needs? Girl Scout cookies,” well… apparently someone at Wendy’s thought the same thing. (Great minds think alike)

A CULT FOLLOWING

The Thin Mint Frosty has developed a bit of a cult following, and it’s easy to see why. It blends that classic creamy Frosty texture with the cool, chocolate-mint flavor that has made Thin Mints one of the most beloved cookies of all time. It’s basically dessert and nostalgia in one cup.

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WHAT?  THERE ARE MORE FLAVORS?

And while the Thin Mint Frosty is the headline act, it’s not the only sweet option on the menu. Depending on your local Wendy’s, you might also spot flavors like:

• Oreo Brownie Chocolate
• Oreo Brownie Vanilla
• Caramel Crunch
• Caramel Swirl
• Brownie Batter
• Strawberry Swirl
• (And other rotating specials)

So if mint chocolate isn’t your thing, there’s still a decent chance something else will call your name from the menu board!

THE FROSTY KEY TAG IS BACK

There’s also a little bonus for the serious Frosty fans out there. The 2026 Frosty Key Tag is back for $3, and it gets you a free Jr. Frosty with any purchase, every day in 2026. Sweet!!!

If you’re the type who can’t resist a Frosty run once or twice a week, that little key tag can pay for itself pretty quickly.

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WILLPOWER

Between GC cookie season and all these limited-time flavors, it feels like the dessert world is trying to test our willpower. And if you’re anything like me, your willpower is questionable at best.

So the real question is:
Are you all in for the 'Thin Mint' Frosty, or are you sticking with the classic chocolate or vanilla?