National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is recognized annually on August 4. With the invention of chocolate chip cookies dating back about a century, it is no wonder this dessert, ranked “most popular dish” on YouGov’s survey, has its own day. Here is what to know about National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, including how it came about and a couple of deals that will help you satisfy your craving.
The origin of Chocolate Chip Cookies
As USA Today reports, Ruth Wakefield, a chef who ran the Toll House Inn with her husband in Whitman, Massachusetts, is credited with inventing chocolate chip cookies in 1937 when she cut a semi-sweet chocolate bar into bits and added them to her Butter Drop Do cookies. She published a recipe for the cookies in 1938, and Nestlé began promoting the recipe on its packaging and in the company’s ads.
While Wakefield is credited, there is evidence that chocolate chip cookies were around in the 1870s. In her 2017 book “BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts,” author and pastry chef Stella Parks explains how she discovered chocolate chip cookies being advertised in supermarket ads in the early 1930s and recipes for “Chocolate Jumbles” cookies made with grated chocolate printed as far back as 1877.
Still, Wakefield having “popularized and developed a recipe that is still in use 100 years later is incredibly impressive,” Parks told the Gastropod podcast, which is hosted on the food news site Eater, in April 2022.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Deals
As NBC’s TODAY reports, regardless of who created them, chocolate chip cookies are here to stay, and Aug. 4 will be your chance to snag one either for free or at a discount.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
To celebrate the holiday, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse customers can order any Pizookie for $5. The shareable dessert features warm cookies with ice cream on top.
Burger King
Burger King Royal Perks members can redeem 150 crowns for two cookies in the chain’s app and at participating restaurants.
Cheryl’s Cookies
Between Aug. 3 — 6, Cheryl’s Cookies customers can order treats starting at $1 per cookie. Additionally, the brand is offering 20% off all orders $49+ through Aug. 31 with the code CCO20.
Chips Ahoy!
Just in time for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, Chips Ahoy! is launching a new limited-edition Chips Ahoy! Mystery Cookie. The cookies are now available for purchase in limited quantities on the SnackWorks TikTok Shop. On Aug. 10, they’ll be available at major retailers for a limited time.
The brand is running a sweepstakes to allow fans the opportunity to submit their flavor guesses for the chance to win a $25,000 grand prize. Fifty second place winners will take home a package of Chips Ahoy! Cookies and swag, including sweatshirts and headphones. The sweepstakes runs through Oct. 31, when the flavor will be revealed at noon ET. Fans can submit their guesses daily.
Chip City
To mark the holiday, Chip City customers who make any regular cookie purchase of $5.50 will score a free Chocolate Chip Chewie.
Dirty Dough
Dirty Dough is offering rewards members a free chocolate chip cookie with any purchase in honor of the holiday.
DoubleTree by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton is known for offering guests free cookies upon arrival. On Aug. 4, the hotel chain’s locations across the U.S. will give away a free warm chocolate chip cookie (or the allergy-friendly version) to anyone who stops by.
Edible Arrangements
Between Aug. 4 — 5, Edible Arrangements will run the following in-store promotion: one free Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie (no purchase necessary).
Gopuff
On Aug. 4 Gopuff is running the following promotions:
- Buy two packs of Basically Cookie Thins for $8
- Save 20% when you buy two packs of Crave Shoppe Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Gregorys Coffee
Gregorys Coffee rewards members can score a free chocolate chip cookie with any purchase.
Happy Joe’s
At participating Happy Joe’s locations, customers can add a giant chocolate chip cookie to any regularly priced large pizza for $5.99 on Aug. 4.
Insomnia Cookies
Through Aug. 4, Insomnia Cookies customers who buy one eligible warm chocolate chunk cookie for regular price will get a second cookie of equal or lesser value free at participating locations. The offer is valid in stores and on local delivery orders via the chain’s app or website.
Eligible flavors include Chocolate Chunk, Double Chocolate Chunk, Vegan Chocolate Chunk, Vegan Double Chocolate Chunk and Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip.
Customers can mix and match flavors and redeem the offer once per transaction. The offer is limited to three redemptions per guest per day while supplies last.
Jacques Torres Chocolate
Jacques Torres Chocolate is running a 25% off sale on chocolate chip cookies, cookie mixes and chocolate discs on Aug. 4. The offer is valid in stores and online, no code necessary.
Joy Supply
Joy Supply is offering customers 20% off cookies in honor of the holiday.
Maman
Starting Aug. 4, Maman is offering a new Cookie & Coffee Happy Hour at all their U.S. cafés. During the promotion, customers can take advantage of a buy one, get one free offer on classic cookies weekdays between 2 — 6 p.m. through Sept. 2. The offer excludes the Martha Cookie and Chocolate Sandwich Cookie. Customers are limited to one redemption per day. During the happy hour, customers can also upgrade from a small to a large drink (except on Martha beverages).
Additionally, the brand is running a buy one, get one free offer on cookie boxes online between July 31 — Aug. 5 with the code DOUBLEDOUGH.
My Better Batch
My Better Batch is a brand that makes baking mixes with no artificial flavors, preservatives or fillers. The brand is offering customers a free cookie mix with every $25 purchase through Aug. 4 with the code COOKIECLASSIC.
Nothing Bundt Cake
On Aug. 4, Nothing Bundt Cakes customers who buy a Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bundtlet will get 100 rewards points.
Papa Murphy’s
Papa Murphy’s customers can take advantage of a $6.99 Mix and Match deal on desserts (including chocolate chip cookies).
PJ’s Coffee
On Aug. 4, PJ’s Coffee customers can order a $1 cookie with any beverage purchase.
Sweet Loren’s
Sweet Loren’s, a brand known for its gluten-free, clean-label, allergy-friendly products, is offering customers 20% off all cookie dough products on Shopify between Aug. 3 — 5 with the code SWEET20.
Tate’s Bake Shop
On Aug. 4, Tate’s Bake Shop and Butterfield Market are teaming up to give away 500 free froyo cups with a Tate’s Chocolate Chip Cookie at both Butterfield Market locations at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The offer is valid while supplies last.
Wildgrain
Wildgrain customers have access to baked goods from artisan bakers cross the country. In honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, the brand is offering TODAY.com readers $30 off orders on its entire site, including chocolate chip cookies, with the code TODAY30. Additionally, each Wildgrain order always comes with free croissants.
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