National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 2025: Free Cookies, Discounts, and Promotional Offers

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is celebrated annually on August 4 in the United States, marking the anniversary of the iconic cookie's creation. In 2025, numerous brands, retailers, and food service companies offered promotions, freebies, and discounts to honor the occasion. This article compiles and details the verified offers available to U.S. consumers, based on information from official brand announcements and reputable news sources.

The promotions generally fall into two categories: free products available with or without purchase, and discounts on chocolate chip cookie products or related items. The offers span various business types, including hotel chains, cookie specialty shops, food delivery services, and consumer packaged goods brands. Eligibility and redemption methods vary by offer, with some requiring an in-store visit, others available through online orders, and a few accessible via promo codes. Geographic availability is typically nationwide, though some deals may be subject to local store participation.

Free Cookie Offers

Several brands provided complimentary cookies on or around August 4, 2025. These offers were primarily for in-store pickup or required a qualifying purchase.

DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton offered a signature freebie for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. On August 4, 2025, anyone could visit any of the nearly 400 DoubleTree by Hilton hotel locations in the United States to receive a free, warm signature chocolate chip cookie. An allergy-friendly version was also available. No hotel reservation or stay was required to redeem this offer. This promotion was confirmed by the hotel chain and reported by multiple news outlets.

Insomnia Cookies

Insomnia Cookies offered a free Chocolate Chunk Classic cookie with any purchase. The promotion was valid from August 1 through August 4, 2025. It was available for in-store orders and for online delivery orders. According to the terms, the offer was not valid for pickup orders. The company announced this promotion on its social media channels and through press releases.

Tiff’s Treats

Tiff’s Treats provided a free chocolate chip cookie to all guests on August 4, 2025. This offer required no purchase and was valid only for in-store use at all retail locations. The promotion was announced by the brand and confirmed in news reports.

The 4th Street Cookie Company

On August 4, 2025, The 4th Street Cookie Company sold chocolate chip cookies for $1 each. While not a free offer, the company stated that 100% of the proceeds from these $1 cookies would be donated to charity. This initiative was part of the National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day celebrations.

Discounts and Promotional Codes

Many brands offered percentage-based discounts or fixed-price deals on chocolate chip cookies and related products. These promotions were often valid for online purchases using specific promo codes.

Tate’s Bake Shop

Tate’s Bake Shop, a brand known for its thin, crispy cookies, offered 30% off all chocolate chip products on its website, tatesbakeshop.com. The discount was applied at checkout using the promo code COOKIES30. No minimum order value was required. This promotion was valid on August 4, 2025.

Sweet Addison’s

Sweet Addison’s offered a 15% discount sitewide. The promo code SWEET15 was valid through the weekend of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Another report indicated a code TODAY15 was available for TODAY.com readers, suggesting multiple valid codes for the same promotion.

Cookies & Dreams

Cookies & Dreams sold chocolate chip cookies for $2 each on August 4, 2025. This offer was available both in-store and online, with no promo codes or purchase minimums necessary.

Scooter’s Coffee

Scooter’s Coffee offered a deal where customers could order two cookies for $5.75. This was available for in-store orders and through the chain’s mobile app.

Jacques Torres Chocolate

Jacques Torres Chocolate, a gourmet chocolate shop, offered 25% off its signature chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip cookie mixes. The discount was automatically applied to both in-store and online orders on August 4, 2025. For online orders, the purchase of at least one chocolate chip cookie box or mix was required to receive the discount.

Minsky’s Pizza

Minsky’s Pizza offered three chocolate chip cookies for $2.99. This promotion was valid from August 1 through August 8, 2025, and could be redeemed for online, dine-in, carryout, curbside, and delivery orders. For online orders, the promo code 3CC was required at checkout.

Last Crumb

Last Crumb, a premium cookie brand, offered deals on its "Better Than Sex" Chocolate Chip Cookie. The promotions, valid through August 10, 2025, included: - A six-pack for $80 (regularly $90) - A dozen pack for $120 (regularly $140) - Free shipping

Gopuff

The delivery service Gopuff offered two distinct deals in partnership with other brands for the holiday: 1. A two-for-$10 promotion on Fat & Weird Cookies. 2. A 25% discount on Betty Crocker chocolate chip cookie mix. Both deals were automatically applied at checkout on qualifying orders and were valid from August 4 through August 10, 2025.

Retail and Packaged Goods Discounts

Several brands offering packaged snacks and baking mixes also participated in National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day promotions.

Pure Protein

Pure Protein offered a 20% discount on its Chewy Chocolate Chip Protein Bars (four-count or 12-count). The promo code TODAY20 was valid for TODAY.com readers through August 8, 2025.

FitCrunch

FitCrunch offered a 20% discount on its Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough nine-count bars. The promo code Indulge20 was valid through August 8, 2025 for TODAY.com readers.

Met-Rx

Met-Rx offered a 20% discount on its Big 100 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough protein bars (four-count or nine-count). The promo code Big100cookie was valid for TODAY.com readers through August 8, 2025.

Mightylicious

Mightylicious offered a 10% discount on its Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies to mark the holiday.

Brand-Specific Notes and Exclusions

Some notable brands were mentioned in the context of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day but did not offer free cookies or direct discounts.

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A was reported to be joining the celebration with special deals that varied by location. Consumers were advised to check with their local Chick-fil-A for specific offers. No universal national freebie was confirmed.

Crumbl Cookies

Crumbl Cookies was noted for having its popular Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie on its weekly menu during the time of the holiday. However, the brand did not offer a free cookie promotion for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day in 2025.

Conclusion

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 2025 featured a variety of promotions from brands across the food and hospitality industry. The most widely available free offer was from DoubleTree by Hilton, providing a complimentary cookie with no purchase required at its U.S. hotel locations. Other free cookie promotions, such as those from Insomnia Cookies and Tiff’s Treats, were available with or without a purchase. Numerous brands, including Tate’s Bake Shop, Sweet Addison’s, and Last Crumb, offered significant discounts on chocolate chip cookie products, often accessible via online promo codes. Consumers interested in such deals should note that offers are typically time-sensitive, with many valid only on or around August 4. Always verify offer details directly with the brand or retailer, as terms and participation may vary by location.