A day for the cookie enthusiasts
It’s finally arrived. The day chocolate chip cookie fans have been holding out for all year round—National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, which this year falls on Monday, August 4.
Picture it as a crunchy-gooey-sweet tribute to one of America’s greatest loves. Whether you’re in the warm-and-chewy, thin-and-crisp, or even protein-enhanced cookie tribe, this day’s got you sorted. And the icing on the cake? Deals. Discounts. Freebies. All in honour of the hallowed chocolate chip cookie.
So grab a glass of milk (or your oat milk latte), because we’re diving into the best ways to score cookies this Cookie Day.
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How did National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day start?
Honestly, no one knows who formally declared August 4 as Cookie Day, but we’re not asking questions. Any reason to eat cookies is a good one. Chocolate chip cookies have been around since the 1930s, and their popularity has only grown—they even beat lasagna and nachos in YouGov’s 2025 list of America’s most loved foods.
This little cookie has gone from accidental invention to national obsession.
A crumb of history: Who invented the chocolate chip cookie?
Embark on a journey with us back to 1937. Ruth Wakefield, proprietor of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, chopped a Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate bar and mixed the bits into her cookie dough. Boom—the very first-ever chocolate chip cookie.
Her 1938 recipe found its way into the possession of Nestlé, and the rest is history (and many crumbs).
But hold on! Pastry chef and cookbook author Stella Parks explains that there were grated chocolate cookies as far back as 1877. So perhaps Ruth did not originally create the cookie, but she certainly made it famous.
Either way, we all win whenever we bite into that classic cookie.
The sweetest National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day deals for August 4
Feeling like indulging? These brands are heating things up (straight out of the oven).
Insomnia Cookies
You’re a night owl (or cookie owl), so this is the spot.
- Deal: One FREE Chocolate Chunk Cookie with any order.
- When: Aug 1–4
- Where: In-store and online via the Insomnia Cookies app.
- Pro Tip: Add a brownie or ice cream sandwich to double your dessert pleasure.
Tate’s bake shop
Cookie lovers who like them crispy, rejoice.
- Deal: Get 30% off all chocolate chip cookie options.
- Code: COOKIES30
- Where: [tatesbakeshop.com](https://www.tatesbakeshop.com)
- No minimum purchase required—just plain cookie magic.
Sweet Addison’s
High-protein and still sweet? Oh, yes.
- Deal: 15% off site-wide with code SWEET15
- When: Through the weekend of August 4
- Where: [sweetaddisons.com](https://www.sweetaddisons.com)
- These aren’t your average cookies—they’re protein-rich, chewy, and still chocolatey.
Other fun ways to celebrate
Even if you’re not shopping for deals, there are plenty of sweet ways to enjoy the day:
- Bake your batch – Want to feel like Ruth Wakefield? Whip up a homemade batch. Go classic or try variations like salted caramel chip or espresso swirl.
- Host a cookie swap – Invite your friends over and everyone brings a batch of their best cookies.
- Have a cookie crawl – Taste a cookie from every one of your city’s best bakeries. It’s a pub crawl, but for cookies.
- Watch cookies and a movie – Ours? “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” Double chocolate, double fun.
FAQs: All you want to know about National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Q: Is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day always on August 4?
A: Yep! Every year, like clockwork, Cookie Day shows up on August 4. Put it in your calendar. Set an alarm. Warn your taste buds.
Q: Do I need a coupon to get these deals?
A: Occasionally. Tate’s, for example, requires the code COOKIES30, and Sweet Addison’s uses SWEET15. Insomnia’s deal comes automatically with a buy.
Q: Can I stack deals at these places?
A: Most cookie stores cap it at one sweet offer per order, but check their websites for specifics.
Q: Are the offers online-exclusive?
A: Not always. Insomnia Cookies, for example, makes its freebie available in-store and online. Tate’s and Sweet Addison’s are online-exclusive.
Q: If I miss Cookie Day, can I still get cookies?
A: Always. Just maybe not at a discount. But hey—cookies are forever.
Last crumbs: Why we love this day
Cookies aren’t merely a dessert—they’re comfort, happiness, and nostalgia in bite-sized pieces. Whether you’re having one by yourself or sharing a dozen with friends, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is the justification you need to treat yourself.
So party on your own terms—hit the deals, put together a fresh batch, or have one delivered to your door. However you party, just make sure chocolate chips are part of the party.
And in case someone asks why you’re eating cookie number three of the day?
Simply say, “It’s a holiday.”
Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!
