(NEXSTAR) – In news that should lift the spirits of cookie monsters everywhere (and at a time when they surely might need it), cookie purveyors across the country are offering deals or freebies in honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Monday.
The chocolate chip cookie dates back to at least 1938, according most accounts. The treat was popularized by Ruth Graves Wakefield, who developed her recipe as an alternative to the butterscotch or pecan cookies she served at her Toll House Inn in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Today, however, chocolate chip cookies are offered far and wide — and sometimes even for free on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
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Keep reading to find out where you (and other cookie monsters like yourself) can can satisfy your sweet cravings on August 4.
David’s Cookies
Online shoppers at David’s Cookies can take advantage of a special deal through the end of the week: 50% off a 2-pound tin of assorted cookies when buying another 2-pound tin at regular price.
DoubleTree by Hilton
Visitors to DoubleTree by Hilton hotels on Aug. 4 — whether they’re guests or not — can get one of the hotel chain’s signature chocolate chip cookies at the front desk for free. There’s also an “allergen-free” version upon request, according to Hilton.
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is offering a free chocolate chunk cookie with any purchase on Aug. 4, both with in-store purchases or delivery orders.
Jacques Torres Chocolate
The official website of Jacques Torres Chocolate — aka “Mr. Chocolate” — is having a 25%-off flash sale on products on chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip cookie mixes on Aug. 4.
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Mrs. Fields
In honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, Mrs. Fields is offering a signature 12-count tin of its semi-sweet chocolate chip cookies for 25% off.
Tate’s Bake Shop
Customers who buy “chocolate chip products” at the Tate’s Bake Shop website can enjoy 30% off their order by using the code COOKIES30 at checkout on Aug. 4.
