Date
Monday
Mar

March 3-9

Chocolate Chip Cookie Week

Indulge in the sweet delight of Chocolate Chip Cookie Week - an entire week dedicated to the most beloved treat. Let's bake, eat, and repeat!

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Week

Introduction

Let's indulge our sweet tooth in celebration of Chocolate Chip Cookie Week, beginning on March 3! What could be more joyous than a whole week dedicated to honoring the renowned chunk of sweetness? The chocolate chip cookie, invented in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield at her Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, has since become a beloved sweet treat across the globe. Grab your aprons and baking sheets, as we're all set for a week full of baking, eating, and repeating this delightful treat! Let the smell of warm, fresh out-of-the-oven cookies fill your kitchen, reminding us why this simple dessert has stolen the hearts of dessert enthusiasts worldwide. Here's to the humble chocolate chip cookie that has sweetened our lives and memories!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Week Timeline

1930
Invention of Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ruth Wakefield invents the chocolate chip cookie at her Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts.
1939
Birth of Nestle Toll House Brand
Nestlé acquires Toll House cookie recipe from Ruth Wakefield and launches the Nestle Toll House brand.
1956
First Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
Betty Crocker introduces the first pre-mixed chocolate chip cookie mix.
1971
Almond Joy Cookie Recipe
Almond Joy candy inspires a new variation of the chocolate chip cookie, bringing more flavors into the fold.
1997
Official State Cookie
The chocolate chip cookie is declared the official state cookie of Massachusetts, recognising its birthplace and contribution to food culture.
2018
First Chocolate Chip Cookie Week
Chocolate Chip Cookie Week is first observed, turning the simple act of baking cookies into a week-long celebration.

How to Celebrate Chocolate Chip Cookie Week

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Bake a variety of cookies

Embrace the week by trying different recipes for chocolate chip cookies. There’s traditional, chewy, crispy, gluten-free, vegan, double chocolate - the list is endless.

2

Organize a cookie swap

Spread the love by hosting a cookie swap with friends and family. Everyone bakes their favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and brings enough to share. You'll come away with a variety of cookies to sample!

3

Have a baking party

Invite friends over for a fun day of baking. You can each bring your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe or try out new ones together. Don’t forget the milk for dunking!

4

Deliver cookies to a local charity

Spread the joy by baking extra batches and delivering them to a local charity, hospital or fire station. It's a sweet gesture that will warm hearts as well as taste buds.

5

Experiment with variations

Jazz up your traditional chocolate chip cookies by adding new ingredients. Add nuts for crunch, M&M's for extra chocolatey goodness, or even a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance the sweet flavors!

Why We Love Chocolate Chip Cookie Week

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Baking brings joy and comfort

There is something warm and comforting about baking, especially when we're preparing our favorite treats like chocolate chip cookies. The process is almost therapeutic, and there's a great sense of accomplishment in creating something delicious from scratch. During Chocolate Chip Cookie Week, we look forward to immersing ourselves in the process of making wonderful batches of this beloved treat!

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Chance for a sweet show of community spirit

Whether we’re organizing cookie swaps, throwing baking parties, or delivering cookies to local charities, Chocolate Chip Cookie Week offers many opportunities to engage with others and spread happiness in our communities. It's more than enjoying a treat - it's using that treat as a vehicle for connection, generosity, and shared enjoyment.

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Opportunity to get creative and experimental

With countless variants and possible add-ons, we never get bored of baking chocolate chip cookies. Chocolate Chip Cookie Week is our chance to experiment with different recipes, try out new ingredients, and get creative in the kitchen. From traditional recipes, to vegan or gluten-free options, to adventurous mix-ins like nuts and extra chocolate - there's always something new to try!