Date
Saturday
Jun
21

June 21

National Cookie Dough Day

Celebrate National Cookie Dough Day with a scoop (or two!) of delicious homemade cookie dough - the perfect treat for any cookie lover!

Yearly Date
June 21
Type
Day

Introduction

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth on National Cookie Dough Day, June 21! This day celebrates one of the most popular desserts around. While cookie dough is often associated with baking cookies, it has become a treat all its own that can be enjoyed in many forms. In fact, cookie dough as an edible snack has been around since the 1950s! It's no wonder why this holiday is so beloved; who doesn't love delicious and indulgent cookie dough?

National Cookie Dough Day Timeline

1930s
Invention of Chocolate Chips
Ruth Graves Wakefield invented chocolate chips in 1938, paving the way for the popular chocolate chip cookie dough.
1950s
Cookie Dough as a Snack
In the 1950s, cookie dough started being consumed as a standalone snack, aside from its use in baking cookies.
1984
Raw Cookie Dough Phenomenon
Ben & Jerry's popularized the consumption of raw cookie dough in ice cream, introducing the famous "Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough" flavor in 1984.
2009
Rise of Cookie Dough Cafés
Cookie dough cafés began to gain popularity in the late 2000s, providing cookie dough lovers with a dedicated snack spot.
2017
National Cookie Dough Day Established
National Cookie Dough Day was officially recognized and established to be celebrated on June 21, every year.

How to Celebrate National Cookie Dough Day

1

Bake your own cookie dough

Get creative in the kitchen by baking your own cookie dough. From classic chocolate chip to sugar, peanut butter, and more, the possibilities are endless.

2

Eat it raw

Nothing says National Cookie Dough Day better than eating it raw! You can buy pre-made cookie dough or make your own using your favorite recipe.

3

Make cookie dough ice cream

Mix up some delicious cookie dough ice cream for a cool treat on a hot day. Just add chunks of cookie dough to your favorite vanilla ice cream recipe.

4

Throw a party

Invite friends over for a cookie dough themed party! Make lots of different flavors of cookie dough, have a baking contest and give out prizes, or turn it into an ice cream sundae bar with all sorts of toppings.

5

Try new recipes

Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to come up with new recipes for cookie dough that you can share with family and friends.

Why We Love National Cookie Dough Day

A

Cookie dough is delicious

It's hard to argue with the deliciously sweet taste of cookie dough. Whether you prefer it raw, cooked in a batch of cookies, or as an ice cream topping, there's no denying that cookie dough is one of the tastiest treats around!

B

Cookie dough can be used in so many ways

Cookie dough isn't just for making cookies - you can use it in all sorts of creative recipes. Add it to milkshakes and sundaes for an extra sweetness, make cookie dough popsicles, or even create your own stuffed cookie dough balls. Yum!

C

Homemade cookie dough is easy to make

If you love the taste of freshly made cookie dough, why not try making your own? All you need are a few simple ingredients like flour, butter and sugar. Plus, you can add whatever extras your heart desires - chocolate chips, nuts, sprinkles - go crazy and have fun!

National Cookie Dough Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jun 20
Tuesday
2024
Jun 20
Thursday
2025
Jun 20
Friday
2026
Jun 20
Saturday
2027
Jun 20
Sunday