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If you're looking for Samoas and other specific Girl Scout cookies, you may have a harder time this year.

What's happening: The coronavirus, labor shortages and extreme weather are leading to delays in getting cookies in Colorado.

Why it matters: The delays may lead to unhappy customers and provide a novel economics lesson for the scouts, who essentially serve as their own small business owners.

What they're saying: "Even Girl Scouts aren't immune to supply chain and labor shortage issues that are hitting so many businesses right now," CEO Leanna Clark told Axios Denver.

By the numbers: The council said it has received 3.5 million packages, which is more than the 3.3 million sold a year ago, so leaders are optimistic the disruptions are minor.

Zoom in: Denver's Troop 66735 is new to cookie sales and played it conservative with their initial order.

The bottom line: "We are teaching them about being resourceful in the face of adversity," Genova said.

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