Everyone loves a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie, but how much do you really know about this sweet classic? Whether you’re pairing one with your morning coffee or grabbing a few to go with your bagel order, chocolate chip cookies are a must-have at any local cafe. In honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (August 4), here are five fun facts that might surprise you!
They Were Invented by Accident
Back in the 1930s, Ruth Wakefield was baking at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts when she added chunks of semi-sweet chocolate to her cookie dough, expecting them to melt. Instead, they stayed intact, and the chocolate chip cookie was born. The original recipe is still printed on Nestlé Toll House chocolate chip bags to this day.
There’s a Museum Dedicated to Cookie Cutters
Yes, really. The National Cookie Cutter Historical Museum exists in Joplin, Missouri, and is packed with cookie cutters from all eras and styles. While chocolate chip cookies don’t usually need a cutter, it’s proof of how deep our love for cookies really runs.
Americans Eat About One Cookie Per Person Per Day
According to the Chocolate Manufacturers Association, Americans eat more than 7 billion chocolate chip cookies each year—that’s over 20 million cookies a day! It’s no wonder they’re considered the country’s favorite cookie.
They Were Sent to Troops During WWII
During World War II, soldiers from Massachusetts who received Ruth Wakefield’s cookies in care packages shared them with others. The sweet, comforting flavor quickly spread, helping the chocolate chip cookie become a national symbol of home.
They’re a Local Cafe Staple for a Reason
There’s something timeless about a chocolate chip cookie next to your latte or tucked into a bakery bag for later. At Bagel Mill, we believe no visit to a local cafe is complete without a fresh, chewy cookie—baked in-house and made with real, simple ingredients.
Celebrate Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Every Day at Bagel Mill!
Even if you missed the “official” holiday, we’re keeping the cookie love going year-round. So stop by your favorite local cafe, grab a cookie (or two), and taste the tradition that’s been winning hearts for nearly a century!