Chocolate chip cookie
A cookie containing chocolate chips.
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History & tradition
The chocolate chip cookie originated in Massachusetts in the 1930s, according to the cited account of American food traditions.
Also from United States
Sources & credits
The introductory description and documented history are adapted from the sources below. Community-source adaptations retain CC BY-SA 4.0; wording may be shortened. The practical guide is general guidance, not a tested recipe.
- American cuisine ↗ · Wikipedia contributors · checked 2026-09-09